Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Modesto, CA for RNs

Find Top RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Modesto, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PACU travel nurse jobs in and around Modesto, California. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Modesto’s PACU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Modesto is a great location for PACU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs in or near Modesto

We have 7 Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in California, and 80 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Palo Alto, California – 94304
Distance from Modesto: 64 miles
8 D,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,549 to $3,464

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

Redwood City, California – 94063
Distance from Modesto: 69 miles
8 D,
August 17, 2025
13

$2,430 to $2,679

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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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Salinas, California – 93901
Distance from Modesto: 76 miles
10 D,
July 21, 2025
14

$2,278 to $2,511

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
Distance from Modesto: 76 miles
10 D,
July 21, 2025
14

$2,278 to $2,511

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
Distance from Modesto: 76 miles
10 D,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,278 to $2,511

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

San Diego, California – 92123
Distance from Modesto: 403 miles
8 E,
July 28, 2025
13

$2,541 to $2,800

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

Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
Distance from Modesto: 432 miles
8 D,
July 21, 2025
13

$1,963 to $2,163

This hospital is a The Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 171-bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. As a community hospital and a regional referral center for healthcare, we offer a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 100 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Coos Bay, Oregon – 97420
Distance from Modesto: 432 miles
8 D,
July 15, 2025
13

$1,165 to $1,284

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon offers comprehensive medical services for people of all ages. Health and wellness services in pediatrics, childbirth and obstetrics, gynecology and female health, cancer diagnosis and treatment in oncology, diabetes and kidney disease treatment, geriatric medicine and services for the elderly and disable, emergency medicine, and a full range of specialty medical services.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Caldwell, Idaho – 83605
Distance from Modesto: 473 miles
10 D,
July 14, 2025
13

$1,791 to $1,974

Recovery Room (PACU) RN needed for 150 bed community hospital located in southern ID, about 30 miles west of Boise. Watson Health recently honored West Valley Medical Center among the 100 Top Hospitals. Caldwell, located on the beautiful Boise River, is the western entrance to the magnificent and picturesque Treasure Valley. The Canyon County Fair, the Caldwell Night Rodeo (a national top 5 ranked event) and the Buckaroo Breakfast are just a few of the places and events celebrated by the City of Caldwell. While you’re here, the Idaho wine industry is an ever-growing attraction which simply cannot be missed!

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Newport, Oregon – 97365
Distance from Modesto: 509 miles
8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,389 to $2,633

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

Newport, Oregon – 97365
Distance from Modesto: 509 miles
12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,252 to $2,481

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

Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
Distance from Modesto: 543 miles
8 D,
August 18, 2025
13

$2,613 to $2,880

*REQUIRES 1 yr PACU exp. (PEDS exp highly reccomended)

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
Distance from Modesto: 554 miles
10 D,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,965 to $3,268

Medical Procedure Unit RN (MPU): n the MPU, the agency RNs do the prep and recovery of patients here for Colonoscopy, ERCP, EGD, EUS, bronchoscopies, TEE, EBUS, PEG tube insertion in addition to cardioversions and ECTs. MPU RNs will assist with sedation for patients getting CT/ultrasound guided procedures and have RNs that both circulate and assist in the procedures. Please note that OR RNs are not present in the MP unit. They are only present when the MPU RN floats up to the OR to assist with a scope specific portion of a procedure the patient is getting in the OR.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
Distance from Modesto: 554 miles
12 D,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,860 to $3,151

All of the position are SPACU positions are a combination of PACU and SPA. Would like RNs with pre op experience. This position will be in the Surgical Prep Area most of the time but will still float to the PACU as needed.

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travel Exclusive

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
Distance from Modesto: 554 miles
10 E,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,860 to $3,151

All of the position are SPACU positions are a combination of PACU and SPA. Would like RNs with pre op experience. This position will be in the Surgical Prep Area most of the time but will still float to the PACU as needed.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Kennewick, Washington – 99338
Distance from Modesto: 600 miles
12 D,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,586 to $1,748

A great way to join the Lifepoint team

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Fort Defiance, Arizona – 86504
Distance from Modesto: 673 miles
8 N,
July 21, 2025
13

$2,245 to $2,474

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

Tucson, Arizona – 85748
Distance from Modesto: 682 miles
10 D,
July 21, 2025
13

$1,462 to $1,611

This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Tucson, Arizona – 85748
Distance from Modesto: 682 miles
10 D,
July 21, 2025
13

$1,462 to $1,611

This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Seattle, Washington – 98101
Distance from Modesto: 692 miles
10 D, 10 E,
July 29, 2025
13

$2,227 to $2,454

This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Sierra Vista, Arizona – 85635
Distance from Modesto: 739 miles
10 D,
July 14, 2025
13

$1,963 to $2,163

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

Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
Distance from Modesto: 813 miles
10 D,
August 4, 2025
13

$1,948 to $2,147

travel Compact State

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
Distance from Modesto: 813 miles
10 D,
July 21, 2025
13

$1,844 to $2,032

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

Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
Distance from Modesto: 817 miles
10 D,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,854 to $2,043

Job Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.

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Statistics on PACU RN Jobs in Modesto, California

Here are some helpful statistics about PACU traveling nurse jobs in & near Modesto. The data is based on the last three complete months of PACU job postings in the Modesto and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, 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 Modesto and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PACU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Modesto, CA

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Modesto and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse make on average in Modesto and nearby cities?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Modesto can make an average of $2,306 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse make on average in Modesto and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Modesto can make an average of $2,438 per week based on recent job availability data.

What is the most common contract for Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in Modesto?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit job in Modesto is 13 weeks.

Recently Filled PACU Jobs in & Near Modesto

Curious to learn what kinds of PACU jobs were recently filled in Modesto and the benefits of travel nursing? Look no further. We’ve collected 5 of the most recently available RN PACU travel jobs posted by healthcare facilities in or nearby to Modesto. The most recent highest paying PACU job in Modesto was a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU job in Modesto with a weekly salary of $3,377, and a contract length of 13 weeks. The lowest paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse position in Modesto was a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU position in Modesto with a weekly salary of $1,947, and a contract length of 13 weeks.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Modesto, CA 95356
Shifts
12 N
Start
March 11, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$3,064 to $3,377

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Modesto, CA 95355
Shifts
8 D
Start
June 26, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,194 to $2,418

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Modesto, CA 95355
Shifts
12 N
Start
June 26, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,947 to $2,146

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Modesto, CA 95355
Shifts
12 N
Start
July 9, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,947 to $2,146

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Modesto, CA 95355
Shifts
8 D
Start
July 15, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,194 to $2,418

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Locating Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Modesto

Other popular cities near Modesto’s PACU job opportunities are Ceres (3.7 miles), Oakdale (12 miles) and Turlock (12.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 94531 (50.9 miles), 95051 (56.1 miles) and 94598 (61.2 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.