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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs California for RNs

Top PACU Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PACU travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 4 of the best available PACU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 1 exclusive, high-paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse job you won’t find anywhere else. California PACU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Harbor City, Fresno, Redwood City and Salinas. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California PACU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse in California as of Mar 1, 2025 was $2,516 weekly. Currently, you can find PACU jobs in California with a salary range between $2,278 to $3,058 per week. The city with the highest paying PACU job in California currently is Salinas with a position for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU at $2,511 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find PACU travel nursing work in. Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center in , Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in Salinas and Stanford Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City all have PACU departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PACU travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is May 6, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $2,750 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is May 19, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $2,511 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse job in California including 13 weeks and 14 weeks.

California is a popular place to work for PACU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in California with Travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 4 Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs in California and 49 Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Fresno, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Fresno.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,496 to $2,750
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Salinas, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Salinas.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Salinas, California – 93901
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 14
$2,278 to $2,511
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Redwood City, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Redwood City.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Redwood City, California – 94062
  • 8 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,311 to $2,547
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Elko, NV

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Elko.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Elko, Nevada – 89801
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,924 to $2,121
Weekly Pay*
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and strives to provide quality healthcare to northeast Nevada residents. Explore the Elko Area: Northeastern Nevada’s largest town packs a visit of any length with a combination of epic outdoor action, artsy vibes, and hands-on history in ways few places can. Colorful murals blanket old brick buildings that house buckaroo bars, Basque food joints, art galleries, leather shops, museums, and more. Meanwhile, just a half-hour south lie the fabled Ruby Mountains, a recreational paradise for hikers, bikers, fishermen, skiers, or simply Sunday drivers seeking solace among alpine lakes, flowing streams, and peaks that scratch up to around 13,000′ of elevation. If you drive down I-80 and pass Elko without a visit, you’re missing out. 3 hours from Salt Lake City 40,000 population – Young community – Average age is 31 Seasonal Outdoor Attractions: Hiking, backpacking, cycling (on and off road), fishing (anglers), snowshoe, snowmobile, Backcountry skiing Casinos Local “True Western Town” Events – Cowboys flock to Elko every January for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering – a celebration of cowboy lifestyle
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Highest Paying Jobs in Meridian, ID

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Meridian.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Meridian, Idaho – 83642
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,001
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Statistics on PACU Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about PACU traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of PACU job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs in California

How much does an Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse make on average in California?

A PACU nurse in California can make an average of $2,562 per week.

How much does a night shift PACU travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in California can make an average of $2,255 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift PACU travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in California can make an average of $2,314 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs are available in California?

There are currently 4 Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff in California?

  • Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center in
  • Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles
  • Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center in
  • Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka
  • Kaiser – San Jose Medical Center in San Jose

What types of shifts are most common for PACU travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

What is the most common contract duration for PACU travel jobs in California?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel job in California is 13.

Locating PACU Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Fresno, Los Angeles, Redwood City, Salinas, and San Diego have travel PACU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center , Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center, Fairchild Medical Center and Kaiser – San Jose Medical Center , all with nurse specialties and Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Post Anesthesia Care Unit professionals.
Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 27, 13, 17, 21, 18, 10, 25, 28, 11, 26, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Dialysis Director of Nursing Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology IV Therapy Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Oncology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 20, 10, 7, 4, 25, 11, 8, and 26
Departments
Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 16, 13, 7, 14, 26, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy First Assist Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, 18, and 28
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93302), Kern City (93309)
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room First Assist Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Shifts
7 D, 8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 6, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Level I Nursery Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
1303 East Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pinedale (93650), Cincotta (93703), Hammond (93701), Figarden (93711), Sierra Sky Park (93711)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 13, 18, 14, and 11
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Case Manager Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)
Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2425 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Neighborhoods
Anza Vista (94115), Amanico Ergina Village (94115), Marcus Garvey Square (94115), North of the Panhandle (94117), Martin Luther King Square (94115)

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