Job Title: Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse

Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Quick Start

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Operative / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse for a contract assignment. This role provides care to surgical patients in both the pre-operative and post-anesthesia recovery phases.

This position guarantees 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, day shifts, with shared call responsibilities including nights and weekends.

• Conduct pre-operative patient assessments and preparation

• Provide immediate post-anesthesia recovery care

• Monitor patients for complications and respond appropriately

• Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical teams

• Document patient care accurately in CPSI/Evident EMR

• Participate in shared on-call rotation

• Current and active California Registered Nurse license

• Minimum of 2 years of Pre-Op and/or PACU experience

• Experience in perioperative nursing preferred

• TB clearance completed within 12 months prior to start date

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• No holiday coverage required

• Housing resources may be explored independently (e.g., Furnished Finder, Travel Nurse Housing, local temporary/sublet listings)

• Assignment location is within a 30-mile radius of Arcata, CA