PACU

PACU Travel Nurse – 13-Week Contract | Northridge, CA

This PACU position offers 12-hour day shifts in a busy surgical recovery unit managing a diverse caseload across Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery. The unit is heavily ortho-focused with a broad range of surgical specialties.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour days; staggered starts between 7:30 AM–10:00 AM (2-hour advance notice of any changes)
• Every other weekend required
• Rotational call: typically 2 weekday shifts per week, plus Saturday nights and Sunday day or night shifts
• Holidays covered on a rotational, call-only basis
• First to float, though floating is uncommon

Clinical Scope

• Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery; familiarity with Phase 2 discharge processes required
• Common cases: total joint replacement, spinal fusion, laminectomy, robotic procedures, hysterectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, AV fistula, brain tumor excision, elective cardioversion, transesophageal echocardiogram
• Pediatric recovery experience required (day of birth through pediatric; no neonates)
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips, interpret ABGs, and troubleshoot ventilators (RT on-site 24/7 for maintenance)
• ICU patient recovery occurs both in the PACU and in the ICU; call RNs recover critical patients together

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PACU or ICU experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required; CPAN or CCRN preferred
• Ability to draw blood and perform EKGs
• First-time travelers welcome
• BSN not required; active licensure required at time of submission

Orientation: 3 shifts covering charting workflows, critical patient care processes, and simultaneous 2-patient management.

Scrubs: Navy or facility-provided

Guaranteed Hours: 36/week

Cancellation Policy: Up to 4 shifts per 13-week contract