Location: Sacramento, CA

Start Date: 09-15-2026

End Date: 01-12-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied 12-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, with start times between 5:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Requires participation in on-call rotation: approximately 5 weekend shifts and 8 weeknight shifts per quarter, with 30-minute response time.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 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

• Deliver exceptional post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from total joint replacements, general surgery, da Vinci procedures, neurology, and urology surgeries
• Monitor vital signs, EKG rhythms, and assess patients' recovery from anesthesia, adjusting care plans as needed
• Manage 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios to ensure personalized attention and safety
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurses to ensure smooth transitions from OR to PACU
• Float between Main PACU and Outpatient Surgery Center (OPSC) as needed to support the team
• Provide education and support to patients and families during the recovery process

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California (or compact state) - we need you ready to work
• 2+ years of acute recovery experience (PACU or critical care preferred)
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications (AHA required)
• Experience with Cerner EMR is a plus
• Ability to interpret EKG strips and telemetry

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of post-anesthesia care and recovery protocols
• Skilled in EKG interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Proficient with Cerner charting system
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Quick to adapt to varied start times and fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance plans to keep you healthy on the road
• Housing stipend to help cover your accommodations
• Travel reimbursement so getting here is on us
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match to secure your future
• Referral bonus program - bring your friends and earn rewards
• A supportive team that truly values the work you do

Travel Perks: Explore Sacramento, CA

Explore the beautiful Golden State capital! While on assignment, you can kayak down the American River, bike along the scenic river trails, or discover farm-to-fork cuisine in Midtown. Don't miss the historic Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum, and weekend trips to stunning Lake Tahoe or Napa Valley.

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