PACU RN
Salinas, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,062/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN - PACU
Location
Salinas, California
Contract
13 weeks
Schedule
8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Valid RN license in California
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (1 year of experience)
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- Experience with Epic
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of clinical Registered Nurse experience in specialty areas
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner certification
Role Overview
- Provides and coordinates patient care in the PACU
- Performs nursing assessments, care planning, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching
- Collaborates with physicians and other members of the care team
- May act as preceptor or charge nurse
- May be assigned to other nursing units as needed
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Chris as been so helpful every step of the way. Keeps me updated on everything and responds so fast! Would recommend Chris to everyone!!
Cons
none
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Salinas, CA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Salinas, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high: 72°F, average low: 52°F.
- Winter average high: 63°F, average low: 43°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to demand.
- Car friendly city with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
- Salinas has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
- Rich art and music scene with various cultural events.
- Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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