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Job ID: 896842
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,249.19
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU
Location
Castro Valley, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 5×8-hour shifts | Variable start times between 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; evening shift availability 3:00 PM–11:00 PM | On-call and weekend availability as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Phase 1 recovery care for general surgery and procedural patients receiving general anesthesia and deep sedation in a 12-bed PACU environment
- Float to perioperative areas as needed to support pre-procedure and Phase 2 recovery for patients receiving moderate sedation
- Care for Interventional Radiology, GI, and Surgery patients during recovery phases
- Manage admission and discharge of patients undergoing same-day procedures
- Monitor and assess patient status post-anesthesia, intervening as clinically indicated
Required Qualifications
- Active California RN License required (must be verifiable via Nursys, uploaded within the last 2 weeks)
- Minimum 2 years of PACU or relevant nursing experience required
- ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC only, valid expiration date)
- BLS certification required (AHA or ARC only, valid expiration date)
- PALS certification required (AHA or ARC only, valid expiration date)
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates may be considered at a local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery across multiple surgical and procedural specialties
- Familiarity with Interventional Radiology and GI procedural patient populations
- Experience in perioperative float or multi-area coverage roles
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic perioperative environment with exposure to a diverse patient population across multiple care phases
- Supportive onboarding process with structured compliance and orientation to set you up for success