Travel
PACU
Sacramento, CA
PACU Nurse – 13-Week Travel Assignment
About the Role
Join the facility's Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as an 8-hour shift nurse. You'll provide direct patient care in a dynamic surgical recovery environment, with the flexibility to support pre-op, post-op, or post-care units based on volume needs.
Shift Details
- Schedule: 8-hour shifts with varied start times (0730, 0830, 0930, 1030, or occasionally 1400)
- Call Requirements: Call is mandatory—weekday call runs 10 PM–8:30 AM; weekend call is 24 hours (7 AM–7 PM). One weekend day per month and three weekday call shifts per 30 days. 30-minute response time required.
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: December 8, 2026
Clinical Scope
Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license; BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS (AHA)
- Experience: At least one completed travel assignment
- Flexibility: Essential—you may be asked to adjust shifts or cover call-outs to meet unit needs
- Orientation: 1–2 days floor-specific training with a preceptor
Additional Details
- Scrubs provided
- Floor-specific orientation only; no floating outside the facility
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
- Holiday rotation required with core staff