PACU – RN

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Job ID: 898269

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,373.07

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU / Same Day Surgery

Location

Berkeley, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4×10-Hour Shifts | Monday–Friday | Variable start times (no later than 11:00 AM) | Occasional on-call shifts expected

Key Responsibilities

• Float between PACU (Phase I) and Same Day Surgery / Pre-Op (Phase II) areas, providing competent and compassionate patient care from admission to discharge
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning factors
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Administer treatments and medications, perform nursing skills in a timely manner, and monitor patient acuity levels accurately
• Set priorities and respond to medical and environmental emergencies in a calm, efficient, and competent manner
• Serve as a liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN License (must be verifiable and current)
• ACLS certification – must be issued by AHA or ARC with a valid expiration date
• BLS certification – must be issued by AHA or ARC with a valid expiration date
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in PACU or a related perioperative setting
• Local candidates are welcome; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at the local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in both Phase I and Phase II recovery settings
• Familiarity with same-day surgery and pre-operative patient populations
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in fast-paced perioperative environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic perioperative environment with a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• No separation time required for returning travelers, offering a streamlined onboarding experience for qualified candidates

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