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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 11 of the best available PACU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 3 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 Santa Clara, Harbor City, Chico, Redwood City and Monterey. 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 Feb 1, 2025 was $2,431 weekly. Currently, you can find PACU jobs in California with a salary range between $2,096 to $3,533 per week. The city with the highest paying PACU job in California currently is Merced with a position for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU at $2,310 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find PACU travel nursing work in. Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center in , Mercy Merced Community Campus in Merced, Enloe Medical Center in Chico, Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto 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 Apr 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $2,483 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Apr 23, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $2,605 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.

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 11 Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs in California and 45 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 Merced, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Merced.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Merced, California – 95340
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,096 to $2,310
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
  • Merced, California – 95340
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,096 to $2,310
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 Santa Clara, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Santa Clara.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 8 D,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$3,206 to $3,533
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 8 N,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$3,206 to $3,533
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Jobs in Monterey, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit positions available in Monterey.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Monterey, California – 93940
  • 10 D, 10 E,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,253 to $2,483
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying 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
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,158 to $2,379
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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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,158 to $2,379
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 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,
  • April 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,295 to $2,529
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
  • Redwood City, California – 94062
  • 8 D,
  • April 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,295 to $2,529
Weekly Pay*
OPC Endoscopy department is fast paced outpatient endoscopy department. We would like to have candidate who has experience in mainly in fast paced PACU, Endoscopy pre-intra-post and procedural moderate sedation. Having endo tech experience will be A-plus. The candidate may have to float to main 300p endoscopy and procedural area if needed. 8 hours shift with 5 days a week.
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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 $2,552 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 $2,254 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 $2,295 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 11 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 Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster
  • Kaiser Permanente Point West Medical Offices in Sacramento
  • Burre Dental Center in Eureka
  • Redwood Pediatrics in Fortuna
  • Tehama County Health Services Agency in Red Bluff

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 Chico, Merced, Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Santa Clara have travel PACU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, Kaiser Permanente Point West Medical Offices, Burre Dental Center, Redwood Pediatrics and Tehama County Health Services Agency, all with nurse specialties and Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer 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 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 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
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 – 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 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)
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)

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