PACU

Position: PACU Nurse – Cardiac, Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Shift & Schedule

Day shift, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM). Standby required 4 days per month. Every other weekend; weekends included in schedule. On-call as needed.

Unit Overview

You'll provide pre- and post-operative recovery care for cardiac, vascular, and interventional radiology patients. You'll also assist with bedside procedures in the interventional suite. The unit manages a daily census of 15 patients with a patient ratio of 3–4. You'll work alongside respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and interpretation services.

Clinical Focus

• Post-cardiac catheterization and post-MI care
• Post-angiogram recovery and sheath removal
• Arterial and central line management
• Procedural sedation monitoring
• Ventilator and non-invasive airway management (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula)
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Blood product administration and chest tube care
• Patient populations: cardiac, vascular, trauma, and post-partum hemorrhage

Requirements

• Current California nursing license
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of pre- and post-interventional procedural care experience
• Background in ICU or ER with demonstrated crisis management expertise in cardiac patient care
• Willingness to float within the hospital as needed
• 2 supervisor references preferred

Additional Notes

COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered). Floats within hospital as needed.