Travel PACU RN - $3,207 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a PACU - Post Anesthesia Care position in Palo Alto, California. The assignment is 13 weeks, 40 hours per week with 10‑hour rotating shifts. As a PACU Travel Nurse you will provide observation and care for post‑operative patients recovering from anesthesia, develop individualized care plans, monitor for adverse reactions, and determine when patients are ready to transfer to a room.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
• Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
• Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
• Determine when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; patient handling may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Cope with stress in a fast‑paced environment and relate to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• At least 5 years of experience (or 1‑2 years recent acute care experience as noted).
• Additional certifications may be required before starting the assignment.

Skills

• Ability to lift 20 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds for patient handling.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, leaning, and stooping for extended periods.
• Strong stress‑management and interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient populations.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

13‑week assignment, 40 hours per week, 10‑hour rotating shifts.