Rn Pacu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides skilled nursing care and monitors patients recovering from surgery or anesthesia. This role requires flexibility in scheduling, strong clinical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the healthcare team. The nurse is responsible for patient assessments, medication administration, and ensuring patient safety during recovery. A minimum of one year of nursing experience and an active California RN license are required.

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery in the PACU.
• Perform patient assessments and administer medications as prescribed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide patient education and support during recovery.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort, responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and interventions.
• Remain on duty until the end of assigned shift; no shift relief in outpatient surgery settings.

• Active Registered Nurse license in California (pending licenses accepted).
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts primarily between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

• Experience working in PACU or similar acute care settings.
• Familiarity with outpatient surgery protocols and patient care.
• Additional certifications related to perioperative nursing.

• Shift times vary depending on daily area assignments within PACU.
• Nurses must stay for the entire shift as outpatient surgery does not have shift relief.
• No more than 7 days of Return to Office (RTO) restrictions apply.
• Scrub or business casual attire required.

• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, primarily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM or 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Shift start times may vary based on daily assignments within the unit.
• Flexible scheduling is essential to accommodate variable shift start times.