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Job Description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location: Sylmar, CA

Facility: Olive View - UCLA Medical Center

Position Type: Healthcare / Travel Assignment

Shift: 4x10s Days

Assignment Duration: 8 Weeks

Expected Start Date: August 10, 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU) for an 8-week travel assignment at Olive View - UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar, California. Serving the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys, this 355-bed teaching hospital provides comprehensive care in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will oversee post-operative recovery, closely monitoring patients transitioning out of surgery across a wide variety of specialties including Orthopedics, Robotics, Ophthalmology, Colorectal, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Vascular, Podiatry, Thoracic, and General Surgery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care, managing airway recovery, pain management, hemodynamics, and emergence from anesthesia.
  • Monitor vital signs and deliver specialized care to post-operative patients across diverse surgical procedures.
  • Collaborate closely with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to ensure safe patient transitions.
  • Maintain strict adherence to sterile techniques, infection control protocols, and hospital guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year of perioperative/operating room RN experience with formal perioperative training.
  • Certifications Required:
    • AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS
    • Management of Aggressive Behavior (MAB) or CPI training
    • LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City specific)
  • Onboarding Clearances: Must complete LA County Employee Health Clearance prior to assignment start date.

Pay & Benefit Package

  • Estimated Weekly Pre-Tax Pay: $2,434.83 – $2,864.50 per week (based on a 40-hour workweek)
  • Hourly Base Rate: $25.00 / hour
  • Comprehensive Benefits:
    • Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options available.
    • Contractor Support: Dedicated recruiter and support team throughout your assignment.
    • Local Candidates: Local contractors accepted.


Who We Are
NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered.
What We Believe
We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search. We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities.
What You Can Expect
NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.
  • Responsiveness: No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.
  • Transparency: Open and honest communication - no surprises!
  • Career Guidance: We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!