Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Tracy, CA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) — Tracy, CA (95376)

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) opportunity in Tracy, California — 13-week travel nursing contract (Day Shift) starting Jan 20, 2026. Join a collaborative Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team in a modern acute care hospital and take the next step in your travel nursing career in California.

Job Details

• Location: Tracy, California (95376) — Tracy, CA; San Joaquin County; close to the Bay Area and Central Valley
• Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN (Travel RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract — Travel RN, Travel Nurse, California travel nursing jobs
• Healthcare Setting: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) — acute care hospital, perioperative nursing
• Start Date: January 20, 2026
• End Date: April 21, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 4x10-hour (08:00 - 18:30 or 09:00 - 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2200 - $2320
• On-Site Position

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active California RN license required at time of submission (CA RN)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA or American Red Cross) required at time of submission
• EPIC electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required — Epic experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience in PACU or critical care in an acute care hospital of similar size and complexity
• At least 2 years experience in airway management and post-anesthesia care
• Experience with central lines and post-procedure care in PACU or ICU settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of unit-specific age criteria for patient population (pediatric and adult post-op care)
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and clear English communication (read, write, hear, and verbal)
• Timely completion of unit-specific orientation and competency validation
• Two professional references from the last 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert post-anesthesia care to patients across diagnoses (cardiovascular, pulmonary, GI, neuro, renal, endocrine, sepsis, oncology, pediatric and adult surgical patients)
• Monitor and manage airway, hemodynamics, pain control, and post-procedure complications
• Recognize and intervene in life-threatening situations and escalate to Charge Nurse and physicians as needed
• Develop, implement, and coordinate interdisciplinary patient and family care plans using the EHR
• Manage patient care directly and through delegation to other nursing staff while maintaining standards of practice
• Anticipate patient needs, communicate updates to the healthcare team, and document interventions in EPIC
• Provide patient and family education, including clear discharge instructions and follow-up care guidance
• Uphold Infection Control Principles, Patient Bill of Rights, and unit policies and procedures

Why You'll Love This PACU Travel Nursing Job in Tracy, CA

Tracy, CA offers a welcoming, family-friendly community with excellent amenities and convenient access to Bay Area nursing jobs and Central Valley opportunities. Enjoy a high quality of life, good schools, and easy commutes while working in a supportive PACU team. This position is ideal for PACU RNs and travel nurses seeking California travel nursing jobs or Bay Area travel nurse assignments.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your PACU nursing career in Tracy, California. Please submit your resume, active CA RN license, and current certifications for immediate consideration. Join our travel nurse team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.