Job Description

Overview
This travel assignment is for a Registered Nurse – PACU in Lodi, California. Start date 09/07/2026 for an eight-week engagement, with a weekly pay range of $1,950–$2,106 and guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shifts are day shifts on a 5x8 schedule. The role is located in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting and involves coordinating post-anesthesia care for patients, supervising nursing staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe recovery.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,950–$2,106 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 5x8
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital (PACU)

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for postoperative patients in PACU according to established standards and the nursing process
- Monitor patient status, including airway, breathing, circulation, pain, and vitals; intervene per protocol as needed
- Develop and implement individualized care plans; coordinate delivery of care with anesthesia and perioperative teams
- Administer medications and provide patient/family education related to recovery, discharge planning, and safety
- Supervise and direct activities of assigned nursing staff across various levels; delegate tasks appropriately
- Document care, assessments, treatments, and discharge instructions accurately in the patient record
- Collaborate with the care team to maintain a safe, healing environment and ensure smooth transitions to post-anesthesia care or discharge

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California (CA RN)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- At least two years of recent nursing experience in PACU or acute care
- BSN preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced PACU environment within a short-term acute care hospital setting

Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Referral bonuses (up to $1,000)

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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