Travel Contract

PACU RN
Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center

$2,200-2,500/week
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PACU Registered Nurse

Job Overview

  • Travel/contract RN role in Sacramento, California
  • Supports recovery services for OR, Cath Lab, IR, Endoscopy, and cardiac in-patient/out-patient procedures, excluding open heart
  • May float to ICU if needed
  • Day shift: 3x12 hours, 9:30 AM–10:00 PM
  • 36 hours per week
  • Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in California
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (3 years of experience)
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Notes

  • Background check and health/documentation clearances are required before start
  • Unit-specific skills checklist is required
  • References are required by the staffing agency process, not by the client
  • Epic questionnaire is required for RN candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward

Facility

Sutter Medical Center

4.3rating(19 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Sutter Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Traveler friendly, unionized in CA, decent staffing, easy drive to SF or Napa

Cons

None

Aneisia P
Aneisia P
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (RN)
Contract Position May '22 - Nov '22
Review of Sutter Medical Center on Jun 2, 2026
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 523 beds
ADDRESS2825 Capitol AvenueSacramento, CA 95816
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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
  • Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
  • Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
  • Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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