PACU Registered Nurse
West Hollywood, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: West Hollywood, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide recovery care for patients undergoing biopsies (liver, kidney, lung, bone), ablations (lung, liver, bone), drainages (abscess, thoracentesis, paracentesis), and preparation for outpatient CT/MRI scans including IV starts, oral contrast, and point-of-care testing.

Schedule

• Shift: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (08:00 - 18:30)
• Weekend Requirement: 1-2 weekend days every 6 weeks
• No scheduling requests can be accommodated

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience
• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Experience with Epic electronic health records system
• Experience with admissions and recovery of procedure patients

Job Duties

• Recovery care for various invasive procedures including biopsies, ablations, and drainages
• Preparation for CT and MRI scans including IV starts and oral contrast administration
• Perform ISTAT point-of-care testing and Cholestech lipid testing

Additional Requirements

• Active professional license required before start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Fit test for respiratory protection within 1 year (updated annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Required immunizations/vaccinations including MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory during flu season)
• Drug screening within 1 year of start date (specific drug panel required)
• Background check including 7-year criminal history and education verification
• Professional references: 2 required, at least 1 supervisory

Orientation and Competency Testing

• Pass/fail EKG competency assessment during orientation (required for PACU and certain units)
• Medication test during orientation (not pass/fail)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification check
• Other competency exams as required by specialty

Notes

• Photo for badge must meet strict requirements (passport-style photo) and be approved prior to start
• Fire safety training/course required within first 6 months of assignment
• No pending licenses accepted; license must be active at submission
• Must comply with facility-specific policies including confidentiality, code of conduct, and attendance

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PACU or procedural recovery experience who are comfortable working a 4x10 schedule with occasional weekend coverage. First-time travel nurses with 2+ years of relevant RN experience are welcome to apply.