PACU RN
La Jolla, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,478/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Company provided housing options
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Continuing Education
Description
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 11/2/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2416.00 - $2540.00
The PACU RN position in La Jolla, CA lets you care for patients recovering from surgery in a high-functioning perioperative unit at the facility. You will assess, plan, and implement care for post-anesthesia patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and positive outcomes. Required qualifications include a current California RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least 1 year of recent RN experience. You must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is necessary. Recommended skills include strong interpersonal communication, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to demonstrate positive behaviors. Experience in pre-op, PACU, intensive care, or emergency department settings is preferred. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, the AMN Passport app with 24/7 assistance, and operates with higher ethical standards as a publicly traded company. Apply now to join this Travel PACU RN assignment in La Jolla, CA.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience: 2 years
RN-CA
Certifications: ACLS-AHA(Copy needed); BLS-AHA(Copy needed); CERT-NIH Stroke Scale(Copy needed)
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
Facility Location
This famous, celebrity-studded upscale neighborhood offers the best of San Diego—a cool, comfortable Mediterranean climate, surfing, swimming, and a multitude of watersports. Here you’ll also find world-class shopping and dining, European-style luxury resorts, and easy access to downtown San Diego’s sporting and cultural events.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Employer
AMN Healthcare Nursing
AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
La Jolla, CA
About
San Diego is a sun-and-surf lover’s paradise. With more than 70 miles of beautiful beaches, an average of 263 sunny days per year and a climate that ranges from Mediterranean to subtropical, San Diego is one of the most popular destinations in the United States. It’s home to several popular theme parks, like SeaWorld, LEGOLAND California, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Decommissioned in 1992, the USS Midway aircraft carrier is now a floating museum permanently docked downtown, allowing visitors to experience firsthand what life was like aboard a United States Navy carrier. The Gaslamp Quarter is a 16½-block historic district in downtown San Diego, offering an array of dining, shopping and nightlife. The area also hosts special events throughout the year, including Mardi Gras, Street Scene Music Festival and Taste of Gaslamp.
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