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Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler

Tracy, California

Staffing partner

$2,343/wk

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American Traveler
RNNot open to new grads

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 22, 2026

What this means for you

This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner — assignment-style terms, so ask exactly which facility you'd land in. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Ten-hour shifts split the difference — four days on, three days yours.

What the listing says

Shift
Days · 10-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
EHR & union
EHR: Epic

About this role

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Assignment Overview • Shift: Days, 4x10hrs • Hours: 40 hrs/wk • Start Date: Sep 14, 2026 • Length: 6 weeks • Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with a CA license and airway management expertise for a 13-week acute care assignment. Details • Work in the PACU unit of an acute care community hospital setting • Day shift schedule with 4x • 10 hour shifts (10:00-20:30 or 10:30-21:00) • Uses Epic EMR system Requirements • Active CA RN license required • Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted) • Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience in critical care or PACU in an acute care setting of similar size and complexity • Minimum 2 years experience with airway management • Experience with central lines and post-procedure care as obtained in a critical care/PACU environment • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the nursing process addressing physical, psychosocial, and psychological patient needs • 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration Additional Information • Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care addressing physical, psychosocial, and psychological patient needs • Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at the local rate • Returning employees/travelers must have a separation period of at least 1 year to be eligible to return • Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract • Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day • Must complete required lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Requirements

  • ca license
  • ca rn license

About the employer

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
  • Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
  • Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours

What reviewers flag

  • On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
  • Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
  • May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
travel nursingcontract-basedmulti-stateexperienced staffhigh-acuityvariable scheduling

Living in Tracy, CA

Tracy sits in California's Central Valley, offering a suburban pace between Bay Area job markets and Sierra Nevada recreation. This growing community blends agricultural heritage with modern amenities, making it an appealing option for nurses seeking a quieter lifestyle within reach of major metropolitan areas.

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State price level · California
11% above the national average
State index 110.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$2,478/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$121,119/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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