RN - PACU

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years

License: Valid CA License

Certifications: ACLS BLS PALS Preferred certification for Post Anesthesia Recovery

Must-Have: Charting System Experience: Required (Epic)

Travel Experience Required

Description: The position involves 8-hour shifts with variable day shifts based on the surgical schedule and unit needs. Typical start times include 0900, 1000, or 1330. Previous charge experience is preferred. Candidates should have a patient ratio experience relevant to the unit. Experience in trauma level II settings is required. Skills required include end-tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, cardiac arrest/CPR, and pain assessment & management. Experience with post-anesthesia care, medication reconciliation, and discharge instructions is necessary. Knowledge of various surgical procedures and postoperative care protocols is essential. Providers should be capable of managing ventilated patients and administering monitored anesthesia care. Strong assessment skills, including interpreting lab values and arterial blood gases, are required. Candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities. Travelers must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. References covering 1 year within the last 3 years will be required during the compliance process. Providers may need to submit compliance documentation prior to start. Applicants should be prepared for potential housing limitations in the area. Module completion is required pre-start and annually, with an average of 16 hours spent. Completion of modules is self-reported.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)

Disability insurance

24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support

Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service

Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses

Free tax return assistance for travelers