PACU RN
Pomona, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with a CA license and 2-3 years of PACU/critical care experience, including both adult and pediatric patients.

Details

• Main Hospital PACU setting
• 3 scheduled shifts plus 1 call shift per week (4 total)
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, start times vary from 0730 to 1030
• Pre-op coverage may require start times as early as 0600
• Call requires ability to report to PACU within 30 minutes
• Cares for patients recovering from major surgeries including general, vascular, neuro, orthopedic, and trauma procedures
• Works across Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, and Phase II Recovery settings

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand
• ADN required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• 2-3 years of PACU/critical care experience with adult and pediatric populations required
• Pre-op experience required
• Proficiency in monitoring vital signs, level of consciousness, and post-anesthesia pain management
• Skilled in administering and titrating medications, including pain management and anesthesia reversal agents
• Ability to recognize and respond to airway complications
• Competent in starting and managing IV lines, including fluid and medication administration
• EHR proficiency and accurate documentation skills required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include post-anesthesia monitoring, airway management, medication administration, and IV therapy
• Strict facility dress code: no facial hair, no acrylic nails, no unnatural hair colors, all tattoos covered, no visible body piercings other than earrings, no facial or nose rings, earrings must not extend beyond earlobe or be hoops
• Orientation includes facility modules averaging 3-6 hours depending on specialty
• COVID vaccination status required for consideration
• Local candidates accepted at standard bill rate
• Previous staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers not specifically excluded but travel experience not required