PACU Travel Nurse Job in Sacramento, CA | Days (5x8)

Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Sacramento, CA
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Travel RN
PACU Nurse in Sacramento, CA
Weekly Pay
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$2,745
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
12/08
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in Sacramento, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. This role pays $2,745 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this PACU travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PACU travel nurse job in Sacramento, CA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
  • Location: Sacramento, CA 95823
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • EMR System: Cerner

Travel PACU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PACU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Sacramento, CA

What are the required certifications for travel PACU jobs?
Most travel PACU jobs require BLS and ACLS, and PALS when the unit recovers pediatric patients. Facilities often look for documented moderate sedation competency and malignant hyperthermia training, since PACU nurses are the first line for airway and emergence complications.
Can I take a PACU travel nurse job with ICU or ER experience?
Sometimes. PACUs that recover intubated patients or manage vasoactive drips may consider recent critical care experience, especially when airway management and invasive monitoring are strong. Other facilities require recent PACU experience specifically, so your eligibility depends on the assignment and your recent background.
Do travel PACU jobs cover Phase I, Phase II, or pre-op?
It varies by facility. Some PACU jobs focus on Phase I recovery, while smaller hospitals may combine pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II in one department. Because hours and call can also differ by phase, confirm the areas you will cover before accepting.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this PACU job in Sacramento

Explore Sacramento, CA

One of inland California's broadest hospital concentrations runs through Sacramento, CA, with systems spread across midtown, the east side, and the southern suburbs, and the volume keeps registered nurses in steady rotation. Intensive care units and emergency departments generate much of the travel demand. Where a traveler lives matters here mainly for which campus they work; crosstown commutes drag, while matching neighborhood to facility keeps drives under fifteen minutes. West Sacramento, Davis, and Elk Grove all extend the housing search with different tradeoffs of price and distance. The American River Parkway threads more than twenty miles of trail through the city for runs and rides after work, and the farm-to-fork restaurant scene gives days off an easy anchor, with new spots opening along the midtown grid most months.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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