Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,850 to $2,950 per week in Bakersfield, CA

The RN will provide post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, burn, gynecological, and ICU-related cases. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recovery monitoring, pain management, airway management, medication administration, and collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Open Positions: 1

Job Description

Seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week acute care assignment. The RN will provide post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, burn, gynecological, and ICU-related cases. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recovery monitoring, pain management, airway management, medication administration, and collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Candidates must be comfortable managing critically ill patients, including ventilated patients, sedation, and vasoactive drips during ICU overflow recovery in the PACU. The position requires flexibility to float as needed.