PACU

PACU Registered Nurse | Petaluma, CA | 13-Week Travel Contract

This PACU position supports a busy perioperative department serving a diverse patient population across all age groups — pediatrics through geriatrics. The unit manages Phase I and Phase II recovery across a broad surgical scope.

Shift & Schedule

• Day shift, variable 7–11 hours (approximately 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Weekend call coverage required
• On-call shifts possible 1–2 days per week (8:00 PM – 6:00 AM); weekend call runs 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Holiday commitment required (3 of 5: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Clinical Scope

• Phase I and Phase II recovery, plus float coverage to Pre-Op
• Surgical specialties include general surgery, orthopedics/total joints, spine/neuro, gynecology, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, podiatry, and vascular — all procedures except cardiac
• GI procedures staffed by Pre-Op/PACU team
• Competencies expected: procedural sedation monitoring, arterial line management, ventilator care, vasopressor administration, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, chest tube management, airway assessment, nerve blocks, and post-epidural management

Required Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, PALS

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of PACU or perioperative experience
• Valid compact RN license must be active at time of submission
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted under local rules
• Float between nearby sister facilities may be required

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 40 hours
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Two professional references required, covering at least 1 year within the past 3 years