PACU
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse — Outpatient Surgery
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a PACU nurse for its outpatient surgery program. You'll provide direct patient care in pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery settings, working with patients across all surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, urology, and ENT procedures.
Schedule & Commitment
- Shift: Day shift, 3 x 12-hour blocks (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
- Days: Monday–Friday only; no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements
- Contract Duration: 18 weeks
- Start Date: ASAP
- Flexibility Required: Start times may vary based on daily assignment; you must remain until the end of your shift to complete patient care
Requirements
- Current California state license (pending license accepted)
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Strong clinical skills in conscious sedation monitoring, airway assessment, pain management, IV access, and post-operative recovery protocols
Clinical Environment
You'll work with patients of all ages—pediatrics through geriatrics—in a 4-room outpatient surgery center with approximately 10 daily encounters. All patients are discharged the same day.
Key Skills
- End-tidal CO2 monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
- Blood product and medication administration
- Pre- and post-operative assessment and education
- Medication reconciliation and discharge planning
Note
Candidates must commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during application.