Location: Petaluma, CA

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day). May require 1-2 on-call evening shifts 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM and every-other-weekend coverage 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Rotating / On-call)

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

• Provide compassionate, high-quality pre-op and post-op nursing care for ambulatory and inpatient surgical patients
• Perform thorough pre-op assessments and patient education, including medication reconciliation and consent verification
• Monitor patients in Phase I PACU and Phase II recovery using cardiac monitoring, ETCO2, and serial assessments
• Manage advanced airway needs, assist with intubation support, and care for ventilated patients as required
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, IV therapies, blood product administration, and reversal agents safely
• Recognize and intervene for dysrhythmias and other acute changes — act quickly and communicate clearly
• Start and maintain IVs, manage PICC lines and ports, and support chest tube and fresh tracheostomy care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Pharmacy, Respiratory, PT, Radiology, Social Services) to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions, follow-up, and recovery expectations

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (state licensure required)
• Minimum 1 year of PACU experience required; ICU or ED experience preferred
• Current BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Proficiency with Epic charting system (Epic experience required)
• Demonstrated skills in airway assessment, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and cardiac monitoring
• Comfort with procedural sedation monitoring, interpretation of ABGs, and arterial line care (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Pre/post-operative patient care and discharge instruction
• Phase I PACU and Phase II recovery management
• Conscious sedation, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), general anesthesia familiarity
• Airway management, intubation support, and ventilator patient care
• IV access skills: start/maintain IVs, PICC care, phlebotomy
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition/management, arterial line basics
• Chest tube management and interpretation of ABGs
• Familiarity with a wide range of surgical cases: general, gyn, ortho, plastics, ENT, urology, ophthalmology

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can actually take that beach or wine-country weekend
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Supportive team environment with interdisciplinary backup (PT, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Social Work)
• Dedicated orientation (40 hours) and pre-approved time-off policy to help you settle in
• Professional development opportunities and access to ongoing education
• A workplace that values work-life balance — predictable day shifts with scheduled float opportunities
• A collaborative setting where your skills in PACU, Phase I/II, and perioperative care are celebrated

Travel Perks: Explore Petaluma, CA

Petaluma is a charming gateway to Sonoma County wine country — enjoy farmers markets, local eateries, and a walkable historic downtown. Weekend escapes include scenic drives to Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, hiking and birding at Shollenberger Park, visits to nearby wineries and tasting rooms, and easy trips to Santa Rosa and Point Reyes for coastal views. San Francisco is also within easy reach for city adventures.

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