Travel RN PACU

Voyage Health

Chico, California

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Posted Aug 17

Shift and hours: 10-⁠hour4 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: PACU · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 13 weeks · Travel

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Against similar roles: In range for California travel rolesCalifornia travel postings that state pay run $1,780/week to $3,220/week, the middle half $2,080/week to $2,870/week, across 329 postings.

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Position Details

Specialty: RN PACU
Location: Chico, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Pay: $2776 - $2922 per week
Shift: 4x10 Flex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 13-week
Position: RN PACU (Travel/Contract)

We're hiring experienced RN PACU for a 13-week contract in Chico, California — earn up to ($2776 - $2922 per week) while providing essential care at a leading facility. Most candidates will need to have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty.

Looking to level up your career and boost your income? At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying travel jobs at top-rated facilities across the U. S. With thousands of openings nationwide, you can earn up to $3,500+ per week (depending on your specialty, location, housing, and benefits)—all while making a real impact on the communities that need you most. Let your next adventure start with us!

Apply & Call us today at 800-798-6035 for details on this opportunity.

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In Chico, CA

Chico, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,488/mo
Household income: $66,977/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Chico, CA

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals in Chico frequently settle in The Avenues, a historic central district prized for its mature tree-lined streets, craftsman bungalows, and quick access to Enloe Medical Center. South Chico and master-planned pockets like Meriam Park and Doe Mill attract those seeking newer construction, walkable village greens, and front-porch layouts, while California Park on the east side offers lakeside living with private walking trails near the foothills. Budget-conscious renters and starter buyers often weigh older, centrally located single-family homes in Chapmantown and the student-heavy South Campus against quieter northern tracts like Amber Grove and Nob Hill.

Nurses and young professionals in Chico frequently settle in The Avenues, a historic central district prized for its mature tree-lined streets, craftsman bungalows, and quick access to Enloe Medical Center. South Chico and master-planned pockets like Meriam Park and Doe Mill attract those seeking newer construction, walkable village greens, and front-porch layouts, while California Park on the east side offers lakeside living with private walking trails near the foothills.

Budget-conscious renters and starter buyers often weigh older, centrally located single-family homes in Chapmantown and the student-heavy South Campus against quieter northern tracts like Amber Grove and Nob Hill.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realspeicher.com Source 2: platinumpartnersrealestate.com Source 3: murdocksmoving.com

Getting aroundDaily commutes in Chico are remarkably low-stress, with citywide travel times averaging approximately 17.3 minutes. Enloe Medical Center sits centrally near downtown and The Avenues, keeping hospital staff within easy driving, biking, or walking distance. Regional transit is provided by B-Line bus routes connecting CSU Chico, the hospital district, and outlying shopping centers, while Highway 99 and Highway 32 serve as the primary automotive arterials for traveling across Butte County.

Daily commutes in Chico are remarkably low-stress, with citywide travel times averaging approximately 17.3 minutes. Enloe Medical Center sits centrally near downtown and The Avenues, keeping hospital staff within easy driving, biking, or walking distance.

Regional transit is provided by B-Line bus routes connecting CSU Chico, the hospital district, and outlying shopping centers, while Highway 99 and Highway 32 serve as the primary automotive arterials for traveling across Butte County.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realspeicher.com Source 2: murdocksmoving.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation revolves around Bidwell Park, a massive 3,670-acre municipal expanse extending nearly 11 miles from downtown into the Sierra Nevada foothills. Lower Bidwell Park provides shaded walking paths, oak canopies, and summer swimming at the One-Mile Recreation Area, while Upper Bidwell Park offers rugged canyon trails, swimming holes, and mountain biking. In south Chico, the 209-acre Chico Seed Orchard (Experimental Tree Farm) delivers quiet paved nature trails along Comanche Creek, complemented by pickleball and recreation facilities at 20th Street Community Park.

Outdoor recreation revolves around Bidwell Park, a massive 3,670-acre municipal expanse extending nearly 11 miles from downtown into the Sierra Nevada foothills. Lower Bidwell Park provides shaded walking paths, oak canopies, and summer swimming at the One-Mile Recreation Area, while Upper Bidwell Park offers rugged canyon trails, swimming holes, and mountain biking.

In south Chico, the 209-acre Chico Seed Orchard (Experimental Tree Farm) delivers quiet paved nature trails along Comanche Creek, complemented by pickleball and recreation facilities at 20th Street Community Park.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: explorebuttecounty.com Source 2: lucismorsels.com Source 3: reddit.com

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Living in Chico

Chico pairs the tree-lined charm of an established Northern California college town with the outdoor lifestyle of the Sierra foothills. Anchored by Enloe Medical Center and California State University, Chico, the city operates at an easygoing cadence with average commutes under 18 minutes. Healthcare professionals can choose between historic craftsman bungalows in The Avenues, modern mixed-use living in Meriam Park, or lakeside homes in California Park. Off-shift life centers on Bidwell Park, an expansive 3,670-acre municipal gem offering shaded swimming at the One-Mile pool and rugged foothill trails, alongside a vibrant downtown featuring local spots like Stoble, 5th Street Steakhouse, and the pioneering Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Relocating nurses should anticipate scorching valley summers, heightened regional wildfire awareness, and occasional student bustle near campus. However, for clinicians seeking a welcoming, bike-friendly community with genuine culinary flair and effortless access to nature, Chico provides a compelling small-city setting.

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As of 2026-08Source 1: realspeicher.com Source 2: explorebuttecounty.com Source 3: murdocksmoving.com Source 4: downtownchico.com

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Chico, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.