PACU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, CA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) in San Francisco, CA — 2+ years PACU/ICU experience required; California RN license and AHA certifications in hand. Join a peri-anesthesia care team at a high-acuity hospital and enjoy San Francisco's vibrant lifestyle and culture.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,320 – $2,440
• Location: San Francisco, CA 94109 — San Francisco healthcare job / Bay Area nursing job with easy access to iconic landmarks and waterfronts
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts (start times between 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM; end times between 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN opportunity
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Float: May float to other CPMC campuses as needed
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 (post-anesthesia care unit / PACU)
• Weekend Coverage: No weekends required

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PACU RN experience in a high-acuity hospital; ICU experience required
• Active California RN licensure (must be in hand at time of submission)
• BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA cards in hand at time of submission)
• Travel nursing experience required (travel RN background preferred)
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) / Epic charting experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to float to other CPMC campuses as needed
• 7-year work history verification required
• Must be available for lab work within 3–5 days of signing
• 50-mile travel requirement applies

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized peri-anesthesia nursing care using the nursing process in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, airway management, and post-op monitoring for adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Administer and monitor medications safely, with knowledge of dosages, interactions, and side effects
• Manage post-cardiac and cath lab holding room patients and support extensive cardiac cases
• Provide advanced post-operative care, pain management, and patient education during recovery
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including anesthesia, surgery, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic EMR (charting and handoffs)
• Float to other units and CPMC campuses as census and staffing needs require

Why apply: This PACU travel nurse position offers a high-acuity clinical experience in San Francisco, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to join a collaborative peri-anesthesia team. Ideal for PACU RNs and travel RNs seeking California travel nursing roles in the Bay Area.

How to apply: Apply now — submit your resume and ensure your California RN license and required AHA certifications are available. Join our healthcare team today and advance your PACU nursing career in San Francisco.

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