PACU

PACU Nurse – Day Shift

Position Overview

Join the facility's outpatient surgery program as a PACU nurse. You'll provide pre- and post-operative care across a variety of surgical specialties in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Schedule & Commitment

• 4×10-hour day shifts (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
• Variable start times based on daily assignments; flexibility required
• Monday–Friday only—no weekends, no holidays, no on-call
• 18-week contract with option to return after 3 months
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Current California state license (compact license required at submission; pending license accepted)
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years

Clinical Scope

Care for adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients across general, orthopedic, and urology surgeries. Responsibilities include:

• Pre-operative assessment, education, and medication administration
• Phase I and Phase II PACU monitoring
• Conscious and procedural sedation management
• Airway assessment and end-tidal CO₂ monitoring
• IV access, medication reconciliation, and discharge planning
• Dysrhythmia recognition and pain management

What to Expect

Interdisciplinary support, structured orientation, and a 4-room outpatient surgical setting. Flexibility and reliability are essential—the team depends on consistent coverage.

Start Date: November 16, 2026