PACU Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 25-30 patients
• Rooms/Beds: 8
• Float Requirements: Must float to Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), Home Health (HH), and other hospital units as needed
• Patient Care Setting: Inpatient acute Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient care setting

Required Health and Safety Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (9/1–3/30)
• COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable with attestation
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually (travel only)
• Fit mask test (travel only), updated annually or completed onsite

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcripts)
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for advanced practice nurses/subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Completion of required WorkRamp modules (regulatory, specialty-specific, and regional core modules) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Floating to other units within a reasonable distance is mandatory
• No weekend shifts required
• Must comply with all facility-specific and state-specific credentialing and compliance requirements
• Modules and certifications must be maintained and updated as per facility and regulatory guidelines

This position offers a structured day shift schedule in a busy inpatient PACU setting, requiring a skilled RN with acute care PACU experience and current certifications. The role involves floating to multiple care settings and adherence to comprehensive compliance and health requirements.