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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Palo Alto, CA for RNs

Find Top RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Palo Alto, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PACU travel nurse jobs in and around Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto’s PACU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for PACU travel jobs in Palo Alto. The earliest start date in Palo Alto is Jul 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $3,541 per week. The latest start date for an PACU job in Palo Alto is Jul 15, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU role at $3,609 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse job in Palo Alto including 13 weeks.

Palo Alto is a great location for PACU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs in or near Palo Alto

We have 7 Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in California, and 62 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
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
    Distance from Palo Alto: 12 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$3,275 to $3,609
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • San Jose, California – 95119
    Distance from Palo Alto: 15 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 10, 2025
  • 13
$3,213 to $3,541
Weekly Pay*
Nestled in the foothills of the Coyote Valley in South San Jose, this Medical Center is comprised of a full service, 242 licensed-bed hospital. Located only one hour from the San Francisco, with great weather year round, enjoy expansive open spaces, beautiful parks, trails, and local and regional attractions.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Emeryville, California – 94608
    Distance from Palo Alto: 28 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 15, 2025
  • 12
$2,299 to $2,534
Weekly Pay*
CA RN LIC BLS, ACLS PACU SCL and Reference within a year 60 Mile Radius Rule RTO Upon Submission
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from Palo Alto: 59 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 14
$2,278 to $2,511
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
  • Sacramento, California – 95823
    Distance from Palo Alto: 86 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$3,245 to $3,576
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oxnard, California – 93030
    Distance from Palo Alto: 279 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,258 to $2,488
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
  • San Marcos, California – 92078
    Distance from Palo Alto: 409 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$3,074 to $3,388
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Palo Alto: 483 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
This hospital is a The Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 171-bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. As a community hospital and a regional referral center for healthcare, we offer a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 100 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Albany, Oregon – 97321
    Distance from Palo Alto: 500 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E, 10 N,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,241 to $2,470
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Caldwell, Idaho – 83605
    Distance from Palo Alto: 516 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,791 to $1,974
Weekly Pay*
Recovery Room (PACU) RN needed for 150 bed community hospital located in southern ID, about 30 miles west of Boise. Watson Health recently honored West Valley Medical Center among the 100 Top Hospitals. Caldwell, located on the beautiful Boise River, is the western entrance to the magnificent and picturesque Treasure Valley. The Canyon County Fair, the Caldwell Night Rodeo (a national top 5 ranked event) and the Buckaroo Breakfast are just a few of the places and events celebrated by the City of Caldwell. While you’re here, the Idaho wine industry is an ever-growing attraction which simply cannot be missed!
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
    Distance from Palo Alto: 560 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,965 to $3,268
Weekly Pay*
All of the position are SPACU positions are a combination of PACU and SPA. Would like RNs with this experience.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Ketchum, Idaho – 83340
    Distance from Palo Alto: 593 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,990 to $2,193
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
  • Auburn, Washington – 98001
    Distance from Palo Alto: 682 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,844 to $2,033
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
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Palo Alto: 731 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Palo Alto: 731 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Sierra Vista, Arizona – 85635
    Distance from Palo Alto: 786 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
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
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from Palo Alto: 874 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,332 to $1,468
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
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Palo Alto: 877 miles
  • 10 D, 10 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,854 to $2,043
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Los Alamos, New Mexico – 87544
    Distance from Palo Alto: 883 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 8
$2,281 to $2,514
Weekly Pay*
Los Alamos Medical Center * Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. * 47-bed acute care facility * 300 healthcare employees We require 10 days of call per month with one weekend per month. The weekend begins on Friday @ 3pm until Monday @ 7am. This role would also need to have some basic reprocessing knowledge to sterilize instruments when on call. We also float our OR techs to our offsite (1 mile up the road) Endo Center when they need staff.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Los Alamos, New Mexico – 87544
    Distance from Palo Alto: 883 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,791 to $1,974
Weekly Pay*
Los Alamos Medical Center * Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. * 47-bed acute care facility * 300 healthcare employees We require 10 days of call per month with one weekend per month. The weekend begins on Friday @ 3pm until Monday @ 7am. This role would also need to have some basic reprocessing knowledge to sterilize instruments when on call. We also float our OR techs to our offsite (1 mile up the road) Endo Center when they need staff.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Palo Alto: 906 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,773 to $1,954
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
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Palo Alto: 906 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,746 to $1,924
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Palo Alto: 1,371 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 12
$2,012 to $2,217
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
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Palo Alto: 1,371 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,012 to $2,217
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 Palo Alto, California

Here are some helpful statistics about PACU traveling nurse jobs in & near Palo Alto. The data is based on the last three complete months of PACU job postings in the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PACU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Palo Alto, CA

What are the top paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Palo Alto?

What types of shifts are most common for PACU travel jobs in Palo Alto?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Palo Alto can make an average of $2,434 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Palo Alto can make an average of $2,295 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff in or near Palo Alto?

  • Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto
  • Stanford Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City (5.9 miles from Palo Alto)
  • Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara (12 miles from Palo Alto)
  • Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center in Oakland (26 miles from Palo Alto)

What is the most common contract for Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in Palo Alto?

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

Locating Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Palo Alto

In Palo Alto, facilities like Stanford Hospital, all offer PACU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Southgate (zip code 94302), College Terrace (zip code 94305) and Professorville (zip code 94302) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Palo Alto’s PACU job opportunities are Stanford (1.8 miles), Menlo Park (2.3 miles) and Atherton (3.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 94062 (5.9 miles), 95051 (12 miles) and 94611 (26 miles).

Palo Alto Hospitals With PACU Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have PACU nurses in Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto.

El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 17 wks, 18 wks, 21 wks, 25 wks, 26 wks, 27 wks, 28 wks, and 36 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplantation Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Dialysis, Director of Nursing Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, IV Therapy, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Occupational Health Physician Assistant, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Oncology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Stanford Sequoia Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks, 8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
170 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Redwood City, CA 94062
Nearby Neighborhoods
Farm Hills (94061), Redwood Shores (94065)

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