Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,535 to $2,692 per week in Bake

AMN Healthcare is a leading provider in nurse staffing, renowned for connecting highly qualified nursing professionals with top healthcare facilities across the United States. As a prominent agency in the healthcare staffing industry, AMN Healthcare specializes in placing nurses in a variety of settings including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities, ensuring that quality patient care is consistently delivered. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation, trust, and the continual evolution of healthcare services to make healthcare more human, effective, and accessible. With a robust network of partner institutions and a focus on career advancement, AMN Healthcare offers exciting and rewarding nursing positions tailored to individual career goals and preferences. This particular opportunity is for a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Pre-Post Op care located in Bakersfield, California.

This contract position offers a competitive weekly pay rate ranging from $2,535 to $2,692, with a schedule of four 10-hour day shifts per week over a 13-week period, beginning August 3, 2026. The role involves providing exceptional nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort during the critical postoperative period. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, compassionate team dedicated to optimal patient care and working within a supportive and engaging hospital environment.

The facility itself is a well-established regional hospital in Bakersfield, offering a comprehensive range of medical services with a capacity of 426 beds. Since its inception in 1956, the hospital has grown significantly from a community medical center to a hospital recognized for quality care and patient safety excellence, evidenced by various commendations including the HealthGrades distinction for Patient Safety Excellence. Its specialties include cardiovascular programs, family care, and neonatal units, among others.

Bakersfield is known not only for its medical services but also as a vibrant community surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and the Kern River. It offers an array of recreational activities such as hiking, white-water rafting, kayaking, and a famed musical heritage known as the "Bakersfield sound." This blend of professional opportunity and enriching lifestyle makes this position ideal for nurses seeking both career growth and quality of life.

In this role, the RN will be responsible for monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia, managing pain and complications, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families about postoperative care. The ideal candidate must hold an active California RN license, possess relevant certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and PALS, and have at least one year of experience in a PACU or related setting. Additional requirements include a Social Security Number and date of birth verification, as well as professional references from previous employment. AMN Healthcare supports its nurses by providing comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, private housing, medical, dental, vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, 401(k) plans, flexible spending accounts, ongoing education, and referral incentives.