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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