PACU Registered Nurse
Oakland, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring a CA RN license, Epic proficiency, and strong post-anesthesia recovery skills across a broad range of surgical cases.

Details

• Inpatient PACU setting at a hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation
• Phase I and Phase II recovery of patients following a wide variety of surgical procedures including cardiac, neuro, ortho, bariatric, vascular, thoracic, transplant, and more
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule with variable start times (0800, 0900, 1000, or 1200); shift lengths are 4x10-hour shifts
• Shift end times range from 1830 to 2030 depending on start time
• Epic EMR required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC only)
• PALS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of PACU experience required
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Proficiency in airway management, including extubation, LMA/ET, intubation, and oral/nasal airway placement
• Experience with arterial line management, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia recognition/management
• Experience managing ventilated patients, chest tubes, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring
• Skills in IV therapy, blood product administration, central line care, and PICC line management
• Experience administering and monitoring procedural sedation, IV vasopressors, anticoagulation therapy, and emergency medications
• Ability to interpret ABGs and manage hemodynamic monitoring including CVP and PA lines
• Experience with pre-op assessment and post-operative patient care
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
• 7-year work history verification required

Additional Information

• Responsible for post-anesthesia recovery care, including ongoing patient assessment, pain management, airway management, and emergency intervention
• Manages patients across a broad range of surgical specialties and anesthesia types, including general, spinal, MAC, nerve blocks, conscious sedation, and post-epidural
• Applies nursing process including individualized care planning, patient/family education, and discharge planning
• Serves as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, coordinating collaborative patient care
• Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol and RASS assessment knowledge expected
• Pediatric PACU experience preferred; management of pediatric patients preferred
• Holiday coverage is required; only 1 holiday off per contract may be requested — covered holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (holiday period begins 7:00 PM the night before and ends 7:00 AM the day after)
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO per contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
• Former employees or travelers may be considered with no required separation period; former manager's name will be needed