Registered Nurse PACU

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - PACU

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, evening shift, 12-hour shifts, three shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for adult patients in a busy PACU environment, managing a caseload of 120-140 cases per day.
• Monitor and respond to patient needs during recovery, including activities such as IV starts, conscious sedation, and pulmonary artery lines.
• Work across various units including general, trauma, thoracic, surgical oncology, gender-affirming surgeries, bariatric, colorectal, orthopedic, urology, gynecology, spine, neuro, cardiac, vascular, pediatric, plastic, hand, foot/ankle, transplant, IR, endoscopy, ENT, pain management, and ophthalmology.
• Float within different hospital areas as needed, ensuring excellent patient care and safety.
• Comply with travel and licensing requirements, maintaining all necessary certifications and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in PACU nursing.
• Valid California Registered Nurse license (no temporary or provisional licenses).
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS.
• Experience with conscious sedation, IV starts, pulmonary artery lines, and telemetric ventilators.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Epic charting experience.
• Prior travel or PACU experience at a similar facility.
• Flexibility to float across units and work varied shifts.

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic team in a reputable hospital environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribute to exceptional patient care in a challenging and rewarding PACU setting.