RN - PACU

Registered Nurse, Pacu

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, PACU in Santa Rosa, California.

Santa Rosa, CA

This is a 13-week contract position.

Start times for shifts vary between 0600 and 0830, with flexibility required for scheduling. Weekend rotations and on-call shifts are also part of the schedule.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) will provide high-level patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role requires completion of all necessary tasks to ensure effective recovery from anesthesia. Candidates must demonstrate experience with a patient population that includes adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. The candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team and must have the ability to stay and complete the day as outpatient surgery does not offer shift relief.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the PACU.
• Monitor patient vital signs and respond to any changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and manage intravenous lines as directed.
• Educate patients and families about recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as required.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in a PACU or similar surgical recovery unit is preferred.
• Travel experience is required.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current and valid CA state nursing license (compact license accepted).
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS required.
• PALS and CPAN certifications preferred.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we've built a reputation on more than just placements we've built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.