Location: Petaluma, California

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day, 5x8 schedule with float responsibilities to Pre-Op/Phase I/II and occasional evening call (possible 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM) plus every-other-weekend coverage as outlined in contract

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess pre-op and post-op patients thoroughly and deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in the PACU
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and act quickly to ensure patient safety
• Manage IV therapy, perform phlebotomy, and care for PICC lines and other vascular access
• Administer medications, including procedural sedation, and monitor patients using RASS and other sedation tools
• Provide airway assessment, assist with intubation when needed, and support ventilated patients during recovery
• Coordinate safe discharge planning and give clear, patient-centered follow-up instructions
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Float to pre-op and phase areas as needed and participate in unit call rotation and weekend coverage

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in California (required)
• Minimum 1 year of PACU nursing experience (ICU or ED experience is preferred)
• Experience charting in Epic (charting system requirement)
• Current BLS; ACLS and PALS are preferred
• Strong skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and management of blood products and PCA pumps
• Comfort with float assignments, occasional call shifts, and working with all age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing knowledge: pre-op assessment, post-op care, discharge instructions
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition/management
• Airway management, intubation support, and care of ventilated patients
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring, including reversal agents
• PICC line care, starting and maintaining IVs, and blood product administration
• Use of the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) and interpretation of ABGs
• Familiarity with a wide range of surgical cases (general, ortho, vascular, neuro, gyn, plastics, ophthalmology, GI, urology)
• Strong documentation skills in Epic and clear interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive 40-hour orientation so you feel confident from day one
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional mobility
• Travel reimbursement and help with local logistics for contract clinicians
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan long-term
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Petaluma, California

Petaluma sits in the heart of Sonoma County, so enjoy nearby wineries, scenic drives on the Sonoma Coast, and fresh seafood at Bodega Bay. Spend weekends exploring Point Reyes National Seashore or hiking at Helen Putnam and Shollenberger Park. Quick trips bring you to Sonoma Plaza, Armstrong Redwoods, and vibrant downtown Santa Rosa; San Francisco is an easy day trip for museums, theater, and city sightseeing.

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