Experience California’s Sunshine while Caring for Patients!

Experience California’s Sunshine while Caring for Patients!
RN - PACU
San Marcos, CA
Travel/Contract
AMN Healthcare Nursing

AMN Healthcare Nursing

Join our San Marcos team as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN and embrace the vibrant California lifestyle! Experience sunny beaches, stunning hiking trails, and a rich cultural scene, including local wineries and dining. You’ll work in an innovative outpatient facility with a supportive team and diverse patient care. Take advantage of this chance to combine adventure and professional growth while contributing to quality healthcare in the beautiful San Diego area.
$2,930 - 3,229/week I'm Interested

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 1/5/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2929.67 - $3228.62

The San Marcos Outpatient Facility is looking for an excellent expreienced Pre/Post OP RN to join their team. Additional Unit Information: Outpatient Center, RN to work in the procedure area RN may float to Garfield surgery center approx 20 miles away 1.Unit Name: Interventional Anesthesia 2 Unit Type: Procedural suite 3.Typical nurse to patient ratio for this unit, size of unit, acuity on 1-4 scale, and average length of stay: 1:3 4. Typical diagnoses of patients cared for in your unit: Pain procedure steroidal injection in cervical spine and/or lumbar 5. Special skills required of travel nurses in your unit (e.g., certifications, knowledge of equipment, vents, drips, sheath removal, chest tubes, types of beds, drug protocols, etc.,): Procedural sedation experience, OR experience, BLS,ACLS certification, 6. Most common medications the nurses in your unit MUST be familiar with: Fentanyl, Verad, Dexmethasone 7. Areas that travel nurses would be required to float to: Dedicated suites for Interventional Anesthesia and the OR 8. Are unlicensed assistive personnel or other nurse extenders used in this unit? If so, what types and what typical duties do they perform? Scrub techs and medical assistance 9. Specific computer skills that would be helpful for travel nurses to have: Kaiser Permanente Health Connect INTERVIEW PROCESS: NM will review file and approve/decline

Required Qualifications
Must be willing to float between all San DIego facilities as needed; SMMC, SMMC Medical Office, Zion, SDMC, Otay ASU, or GAR ASU.
1 year PACU recent Experience
Pre op exp
ACLS, BLS, PALS

Preferred Qualifications
Primary patient care are adults.
PALS - Must have prior to starting due to small of PEDS patients

ABOUT THE FACILITY
An affiliate of the esteemed Kaiser Permanent group, which offers high quality medical care to residents throughout the state of California, this medical center is committed to providing residents of the greater San Marcos area with the top quality healthcare. The facility, though small, offers a wide range of services, including pharmacy and urgent care.

JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Must be willing to float between all San DIego facilities as needed; SMMC, SMMC Medical Office, Zion, SDMC, Otay ASU, or GAR ASU.
1 year PACU recent Experience
Pre op exp
ACLS, BLS, PALS

Profession
Registered Nurse
Employment Type
Travel/Contract
Shift
8 D
Duration
13 weeks
Compensation
$2,930 - 3,229/week
Start Date
Jan 4th, 2026

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