PACU RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,960/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care402 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a day shift assignment requiring a CA RN license and prior travel experience.
Details
- Work in the PACU unit of a hospital setting
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (8:00 AM-8:30 PM)
- No weekends required
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 1 year of total travel experience required, with 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to application
- 1.5 years of continuous experience in the PACU specialty required, with no breaks in specialty unless floating
- EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner EMR experience within the last 6 months required
- 1 supervisory-level professional reference required at time of consideration
- Copies of required AHA certifications required; no pending or expired certifications accepted
- Active license verification required at time of consideration; no pending or expired licenses accepted
Additional Information
- Interview availability required as part of the hiring process
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Previous permanent staff and travelers may reapply after a 1-year separation period
- Maximum RTO of 7 days permitted, with no additional requests after consideration
- Candidates residing within a 100-mile radius are not eligible for consideration, except LVNs/LPNs
- Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or longer are considered local and not eligible
Facility
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
3 nurses recommend working with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Pros
Staff, location
Cons
Traffic, cost of living

- Short Term Acute Care
- 402 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
La Jolla, CA
About
San Diego is a sun-and-surf lover’s paradise. With more than 70 miles of beautiful beaches, an average of 263 sunny days per year and a climate that ranges from Mediterranean to subtropical, San Diego is one of the most popular destinations in the United States. It’s home to several popular theme parks, like SeaWorld, LEGOLAND California, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Decommissioned in 1992, the USS Midway aircraft carrier is now a floating museum permanently docked downtown, allowing visitors to experience firsthand what life was like aboard a United States Navy carrier. The Gaslamp Quarter is a 16½-block historic district in downtown San Diego, offering an array of dining, shopping and nightlife. The area also hosts special events throughout the year, including Mardi Gras, Street Scene Music Festival and Taste of Gaslamp.
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