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PACU

Santa Maria, CA

PACU Nurse – 10-Hour Day Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a compassionate PACU nurse to join a dynamic perioperative team. You'll provide comprehensive care to post-anesthesia recovery patients, pre-operative patients, and support the GI lab, managing patients transitioning from surgery through recovery.

Shift & Schedule

  • 4 × 10-hour days (day shift)
  • Every other weekend required
  • 2 out of 3 major holidays required
  • On-call duties as needed
  • 40 guaranteed hours per week
  • 13-week contract

Clinical Environment

  • Post-operative and pre-operative patient care
  • ICU-level acuity patients recovering in PACU
  • GI lab support
  • 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support
  • Telemetry monitoring available

Required Qualifications

  • Current RN license (CA)
  • ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
  • Strong assessment and post-operative care skills

Additional Details

  • Navy scrubs
  • Hospital may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment per cancellation policy

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative setting and enjoys caring for patients during their critical recovery phase.