PACU RN
Orange, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric PACU RN requiring an active CA RN license and 2+ years of PACU experience for a pediatric hospital assignment.

Details

• Op and PACU unit within a pediatric hospital setting
• Day shift schedule (4x10 hours), with variable start times between 05:30-07:30
• Cares for pediatric patients ages 0-25 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Handles a wide range of surgical specialties including ENT, Urology, Neuro, Cath Lab, General Surgery, Plastics, and GI
• Performs and supports procedures such as LPs, ABRs, and MRIs
• All surgeries are covered except open hearts, NICU, and transplants
• High volume of patients with autism and special needs, including Spanish-speaking population
• Manages patients with trachs, vents, G-tubes, and home-vented children (not routinely intubated)
• Handles approximately 18 pre-op and 18 post-op patients per shift
• Required to work in both Pre-Op and PACU areas
• Float requirement to Pre-Op, with travelers prioritized for floating
• On-call requirement of 3-4 shifts per 6-week schedule
• No weekend shifts required
• Uses Cerner as the documentation/charting system

Requirements

• Active California RN license required in hand at time of consideration (no pending or temporary licenses accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Pediatric PACU experience and knowledge of inpatient/outpatient care guidelines required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Preferred certification: CCRN
• Preferred experience with trach care and phlebotomy
• Experience with high patient volumes (80+ patients per day across phase 1, phase 2, and discharge) preferred
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and central line care
• Experience managing pediatric patients required
• Two supervisor-level references required from the unit being applied to, dated within 1 year of start date or from most recent employer

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-anesthesia care to pediatric patients across a wide range of surgical specialties
• Support high-volume caseloads during peak summer season
• Complete up to 16 hours of orientation modules, which vary by specialty
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pre-approved time off permitted at manager's discretion, with a maximum of 7 days RTO and no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before reapplying for travel positions
• Rehire eligibility for previous travelers is subject to review by facility leadership