
Travel Registered Nurse - PACU in Lafayette, CA
Job Description
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Davis, California.
Job Description and Requirements
• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Duration: 11 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
Registered Nurse - PACU
Job Details:
• Provide assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care in acute patient setting
• Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• Patient ratio of 2:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• Minimal call required on weekends depending on departmental needs
• 32 hours of orientation required
• Care for patients of all age groups: adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Daily census of approximately 15 patients
• Work with 4 operating rooms, 1 endoscopy procedure room, 6 PACU bays, and 14 preop/phase 2 bays
• Required certifications: California RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS (must be AHA or American Red Cross)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must be available for lab work within 3-5 days of signing
• Perform procedures including urology, general surgery, robotics, gynecology, ENT, orthopedics, plastic surgery, podiatry, ophthalmology, and GI procedures
• Skills required include arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, blood product administration, central line care, IV management, conscious sedation, and post-epidural management
• Complete non-billable modules during orientation averaging 1-5 hours
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive surgical and procedural department with modern post-anesthesia care capabilities. The facility features multiple operating rooms, endoscopy suites, and dedicated PACU bays designed to provide optimal patient recovery care. The organization maintains high standards for patient safety and quality outcomes, offering interdisciplinary support services including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Location:
Davis, CA
Davis offers a vibrant college town atmosphere in Northern California's Central Valley, known for its bike-friendly community and proximity to both Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. The city provides an excellent quality of life with beautiful parks, farmers markets, and easy access to wine country, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career opportunities and recreational activities.
Adex Job ID #3182025. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
Benefits
• Referral bonus
Job Details
Medical Speciality
SurgeryPerioperative Care
Employment Type
Travel nursing
Required License
Travel Nurse
Work Setting
PACUHospital
About ADEX Medical
ADEX Medical Staffing is a healthcare staffing solutions provider that offers client relations and nurse recruiting services. They specialize in helping healthcare professionals explore travel nursing careers across various locations and clinical settings, providing options for short- and long-term assignments.