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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego for RNs

Find Top RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PACU travel nurse jobs in and around San Diego, California. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare San Diego’s PACU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs in or near San Diego

We have 9 Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs in California, and 42 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,471 to $1,621
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from San Diego: 374 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,251 to $2,481
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from San Diego: 431 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,299 to $2,534
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from San Diego: 431 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,158 to $2,379
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Redwood City, California – 94062
    Distance from San Diego: 437 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,295 to $2,529
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Redwood City, California – 94062
    Distance from San Diego: 437 miles
  • 8 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 11
$2,295 to $2,529
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Redwood City, California – 94062
    Distance from San Diego: 437 miles
  • 8 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,295 to $2,529
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from San Diego: 454 miles
  • 10 E,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$3,042 to $3,353
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Emeryville, California – 94608
    Distance from San Diego: 456 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,284 to $2,517
Weekly Pay*
A Brief Overview: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Deming, New Mexico – 88030
    Distance from San Diego: 549 miles
  • 8 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,616 to $1,780
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from San Diego: 606 miles
  • 8 D,
  • March 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,857 to $2,046
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Boise, Idaho – 83702
    Distance from San Diego: 755 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,026 to $2,233
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Boise, Idaho – 83712
    Distance from San Diego: 755 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,026 to $2,233
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Newport, Oregon – 97365
    Distance from San Diego: 903 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • March 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,039 to $2,247
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Clarkston, Washington – 99403
    Distance from San Diego: 947 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,081 to $2,293
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Granbury, Texas – 76048
    Distance from San Diego: 1,126 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,392 to $1,534
Weekly Pay*
With a caregiving model based Post- Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) seek a compassionate, driven RN to join their ranks. This environment is creative and patient-centric, providing a unique opportunity to work on complex cases with a dedicated team. – 83 bed Level 4 Trauma center – Central TX, about 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from San Diego: 1,138 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 2, 2025
  • 10
$1,895 to $2,089
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from San Diego: 1,335 miles
  • 8 D, 12 D,
  • March 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,556 to $2,817
Weekly Pay*
Avera is an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. No matter where you choose to work and live, bring your expertise to Avera’s patient-centered and service-oriented environment. Join us in providing compassionate nursing care in a true team environment — and work alongside expert physicians and surgeons. At Avera, we provide nationally recognized care. We’re proud of the many awards and honors we’ve earned.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Sherwood, Arkansas – 72120
    Distance from San Diego: 1,436 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 17, 2025
  • 12
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52245
    Distance from San Diego: 1,533 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E,
  • March 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,556 to $2,817
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Selma, Alabama – 36701
    Distance from San Diego: 1,750 miles
  • 8 D,
  • March 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,106 to $2,320
Weekly Pay*
Vaughan Regional Medical Center is a sole community provider hospital located in historic Selma, Alabama. The 175-bed Joint Commission-accredited facility employs more than 400 people. At Vaughan Regional Medical Center, our expert, caring professionals strive daily to ensure that we not just meet but exceed expectations in providing quality health care to our patients.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from San Diego: 1,752 miles
  • 10 D,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,463 to $1,612
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: # of Beds: Nurse to Patient Ratio: Charting: Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures:
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from San Diego: 1,799 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,649 to $1,817
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Jeffersonville, Indiana – 47130
    Distance from San Diego: 1,800 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Statistics on PACU RN Jobs in San Diego, California

Here are some helpful statistics about PACU traveling nurse jobs in & near San Diego. The data is based on the last three complete months of PACU job postings in the San Diego and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in San Diego and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PACU Nursing Jobs for RNs in San Diego, CA

What types of shifts are most common for PACU travel jobs in San Diego?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in San Diego and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse make on average in San Diego and nearby cities?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,996 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse make on average in San Diego and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,704 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff in or near San Diego?

  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in San Diego (8.2 miles from San Diego)
  • Bonita Medical Offices in Bonita (8.2 miles from San Diego)
  • Bostonia Medical Offices in El Cajon (15.5 miles from San Diego)
  • Carlsbad Medical Offices in Carlsbad (28.4 miles from San Diego)
  • La Mesa Medical Offices in La Mesa (9.2 miles from San Diego)

What is the most common contract for Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in San Diego?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit job in San Diego is 13.

Locating Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego

In San Diego, facilities like Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Bonita Medical Offices and Bostonia Medical Offices, all offer PACU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Tierrasanta (zip code 92124), Serra Mesa (zip code 92123) and Grantville (zip code 92182) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near San Diego’s PACU job opportunities are National City (4.6 miles), Chula Vista (7 miles) and Bonita (8.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 91910 (7.1 miles), 92123 (8.2 miles) and 91902 (8.2 miles).

San Diego Hospitals With PACU Departments

There are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PACU nurses in San Diego. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling PACU nurse position in or nearby San Diego.

San Marcos Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 3
Address
360 Rush Drive
San Marcos, CA 92078
Nearby Neighborhoods
San Marcos Mobile Estates (92079), LaMoree Mobile Estates (92079), Casitas del Sol Mobile Home Park (92079), Richland (92079), Foothills of San Marcos Mobile Home Park (92079)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.