PACU RN
Berkeley, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,743/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care402 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with CA licensure and at least 2 years of experience to float between PACU and Same Day Surgery.
Details
- PACU/Same Day Surgery unit caring for same day surgery and pre-op patients
- Float between PACU and Same Day Surgery (Phase I and Phase II areas)
- Day shift, 4x10 hours, Monday through Friday with variable start times (latest 11:00)
- Occasional on-call shift required
- Patient ratio of 1:2
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required, PALS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- 1 year of charge nurse experience preferred
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care
- Experience administering IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
- Experience with EVD and ICP monitoring
- Experience caring for ventilated patients
- Experience with general, local, MAC, nerve block, spinal, and post-epidural anesthesia management
- Knowledge of Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol, pain assessment/management, PCA pump management, and RASS
- Experience with bariatric, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular surgery cases
- Any charting system experience accepted
- Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
Additional Information
- Serve as the patient's primary nurse, managing care from admission through discharge
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines
- Respond to medical and environmental emergencies with calm, competent clinical judgment
- Local candidates accepted at a local rate
- Must live within a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Returning staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation before returning
- Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
- Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- First-time travelers are not preferred for this role
Facility
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus
3 nurses recommend working with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus
- 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.
Berkeley, CA
About
Located along the northeastern shore of San Francisco Bay, the city of Berkeley may be best known as the home of the University of California. Berkeley and its deep activism roots, dating back to the 1960s, is also the site of many famous demonstrations and protests. Downtown Berkeley serves as the city’s vibrant urban hub, home to many art galleries, dining and shopping venues, theaters and the Berkeley Art Museum. The Telegraph Avenue District is iconic as the spot where counterculture arrived in the city, and the '60s vibe still lingers, with street vendors, restaurants, shops and famous bookstores like Moe's. You'll even find Michelin-starred Mexican street food here at Tacos Sinaloa. Head to Grizzly Peak in Tilden Regional Park, just a few miles from downtown, for one of the best views overlooking the Bay Area. After dark, the sparkling lights of nearby cities stretch endlessly.
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