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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 9 of the best available PACU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 2 exclusive, high-paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. California PACU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Palo Alto, Harbor City, Van Nuys, San Diego and Redwood City. 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 Jun 1, 2025 was $2,743 weekly. Currently, you can find PACU jobs in California with a salary range between $1,938 to $3,464 per week. The city with the highest paying PACU job in California currently is Walnut Creek with a position for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU at $2,136 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find PACU travel nursing work in. Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center in Harbor City, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital in Salinas, Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, John Muir Medical Center – Walnut Creek Campus in Walnut Creek and Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto 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 Jul 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $3,464 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Aug 17, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $2,679 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 9 Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs in California and 88 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 PACU Registered Nurse 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,
  • July 22, 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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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Salinas, California – 93901
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,278 to $2,511
Weekly Pay*
Meets all eligibility requirements of a Registered Nurse I. Works under the supervision of the Director. The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. 1. Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record. 2. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. 3. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care. 4. Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care. 5. Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning. 6. Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching. 7. Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures. 8. Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care. 9. Maintains professional standards by participating in inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc. 10. Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient. 11. Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and team work. 12. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies. 13. Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors. 14. Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities. 15. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit. 16. Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned. 17. Actively participate in achieving departmental goals. 18. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Salinas, California – 93901
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 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 PACU Registered Nurse Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Palo Alto.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 8 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,549 to $3,464
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Highest Paying PACU Registered Nurse 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 – 94063
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • August 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,430 to $2,679
Weekly Pay*
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
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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 $2,582 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 $2,261 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 $2,335 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 9 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 Harbor City
  • Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles
  • Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center in Woodland Hills
  • Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka
  • Kaiser – San Rafael Medical Center in San Rafael

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 weeks.

Locating PACU Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco 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 Rafael Medical Center , all with nurse specialties and Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff.

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
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 16 wks, 17 wks, 18 wks, 21 wks, 25 wks, 26 wks, 27 wks, 28 wks, and 36 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplantation Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Dialysis, Director of Nursing Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Healthcare Professional, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, IV Therapy, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Occupational Health Physician Assistant, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Oncology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and 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
12 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
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
4 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 20 wks, 25 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
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
7 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, First Assist Registered Nurse, Home Health Hospice Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, RN Case Manager, and Sterile Processing Tech
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
13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, 18 wks, 19 wks, and 28 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room LPN/LVN, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient LPN/LVN, Pediatric Emergency Room, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
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
8 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, and 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)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 14 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, House Supervisor, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and 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)
Adventist Health St. Helena
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 16 wks, 20 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Psychiatric, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
10 Woodland Rd.
Saint Helena, CA 94576
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
11 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, and 18 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)

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