PACU
PACU Registered Nurse | Redwood City, CA | 13-Week Contract
Shift: 4 x 10-hour days | 07:00–17:00 (unit operates 07:00–23:00)
Start Date: November 16, 2026 | Guaranteed Hours: 40/week
About the Unit
This PACU serves a broad post-operative population recovering from general anesthesia following orthopedic, gynecologic, urologic, ENT, general surgery, and cath lab procedures. All in-house patients who receive general anesthesia recover here; critically ill patients are transferred directly to the ICU. Anesthesia is available 24/7, and a hospitalist or intensivist is on call after hours.
Ventilator management is rare and limited to emergent situations. Respiratory therapy is available around the clock, and pharmacy is in-house until 22:30 with satellite coverage overnight.
Schedule & Coverage
- 10-hour and 8-hour shifts, unit hours 07:00–23:00
- Rotating charge nurses who take patient assignments
- No call, weekend call, or holiday call required
- Float to ACU or prep area optional based on skill set; not required
Required Certifications
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of PACU or related experience required
- Critical care background strongly preferred
- BSN not required; active RN license required
Additional Details
- Scrubs provided by the facility
- Unit-specific orientation with dedicated preceptor
- No nurse aide support on the unit