Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,721 per week in San Francisco, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) /
Pre-Post Op Location: San Francisco, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay:
$2,721 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract
Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 2/24/2026 About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified
PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in San Francisco, California, 94158! Job Title:
Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post Anesthesia
Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8
hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years in PACU or critical care
License: Registered Nurse License required Certifications: Basic
Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) Must-Have: - Knowledge of airway
management, anesthesia recovery, and pain management - Ability to
work in preoperative and extended care settings - Ability to float
to other departments as needed Description: The position requires
expertise in inpatient care within the PACU. Candidates should have
skills in arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition and
management, and blood product administration. Experience with
central line care and management is essential, along with
familiarity with IV vasopressors and narcotics/opioid analgesics.
Knowledge of reversal agents and management of external ventricular
drains (EVD) is required. Candidates should be skilled in ICP
monitoring and care of ventilated patients. Conscious sedation and
post-epidural management experience are also necessary. Familiarity
with various anesthesia techniques, including general, local,
monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and nerve blocks, is highly
preferred. Candidates should be knowledgeable in managing malignant
hyperthermia protocol and conducting pain assessments and
management. Experience in PCA pump management and understanding the
Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS) is essential. Prior
experience in diverse surgical specialties, including bariatrics,
ENT, general surgery, gynecology, neurology, ophthalmology,
orthopedics, and vascular surgery, is preferred. 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume
showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can
make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities
and career advancement. In times of public health crises, travel
nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease
control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the
well-being of communities. Travel nurses may find themselves in
challenging situations that require effective crisis management.
This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings
and disaster response teams. Travel nurses often play crucial roles
in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters.
Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful
impact on communities in need. Travel nursing exposes you to
various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and
experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to
mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Requirements
Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam 29194356EXPTEMP
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