PACU

Pre- and Post-Operative Recovery Nurse – Cardiac, Vascular, and Interventional Radiology

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced PACU nurse to provide pre- and post-operative recovery care for cardiac, vascular, and interventional radiology patients. You'll assist with bedside procedures in the interventional suite and support a high-acuity patient population requiring expert hemodynamic and respiratory management.

Schedule & Commitment

• Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend required (14 weekend shifts over the contract)
• Standby call 4 days per month as needed
• 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid California nursing license
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years pre- and post-interventional procedural care experience
• ICU or ER background demonstrating crisis management expertise with cardiac patients
• Ability to float within the hospital as needed

Core Clinical Skills

You'll manage arterial lines, central lines, and peripheral access; administer procedural sedation; monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias; care for ventilated patients; manage BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula; interpret ABGs; and provide post-cardiac catheterization and post-MI care. Chest tube management, blood product administration, and sheath removal are routine responsibilities.

Unit Environment

• Patient ratio: 3–4 patients
• Diagnoses: CAD, arrhythmias, trauma, vascular disease, and post-hemorrhage management
• Interdisciplinary support: respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams