PACU RN
Santa Rosa, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$2,122/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, PACU – Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (06:00 - 16:00), Monday through Friday. Variable start times between 06:00 and 08:30 depending on daily assignment. No weekends, no holidays, no call required. Must be flexible with scheduling to meet departmental needs.
Highlights:
- Outpatient Pre-Op and PACU position at an acute care facility serving diverse patient populations including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Work-life balance with Monday through Friday schedule – no weekends, holidays, or call coverage
- Comprehensive orientation with 40 hours of onboarding support
- Manageable patient ratios of 2:1 in a 4-room outpatient surgical setting
- Opportunity to work across Phase I and Phase II PACU, Pre-Op assessment, and infusion therapy
- 91-day assignment with potential for extension after 3-month break period
Requirements:
- Active California RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
- Minimum 1 year of PACU or Pre-Op/Post-Op nursing experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Epic charting system experience required
- Experience with outpatient/ambulatory surgery, conscious sedation, procedural sedation administration and monitoring, and infusion therapy
- Proficiency in IV starts and maintenance, airway assessment, dysrhythmia recognition, pain management, and discharge instructions
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- First-time travelers accepted
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers an excellent work-life balance in beautiful Santa Rosa, California. Enjoy weekday-only scheduling while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic outpatient surgical environment treating a wide range of patient populations and surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, and more. Competitive compensation package with comprehensive support throughout your assignment. Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off available, with flexibility for scheduling requests submitted upfront.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Santa Rosa, CA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Santa Rosa, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Santa Rosa is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and average winter lows are around 38°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Santa Rosa, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Santa Rosa is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited compared to larger cities.
- Santa Rosa is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from surrounding vineyards.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Santa Rosa offers a vibrant culinary scene, with a variety of restaurants and wineries to explore.
- It also has a thriving arts and music community, and outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding are popular due to the Mediterranean climate.
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