PACU Registered Nurse
Fullerton, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fullerton, California
Setting: Outpatient Surgery Center adjacent to main facility

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (PACU Phase I and II experience required)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend shifts: Not required
• On-call: Not required
• Scheduling: Preferences considered but not guaranteed; no accommodation for additional employment scheduling requests
• Local radius: 50 miles

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Specialty Requirements

• Strong ophthalmology background preferred
• Phase I and II PACU experience required

Licensure & Compliance

• Pending licenses not accepted
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions must be included at submission
• Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Physical exam within 1 year required, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 90 days of start required
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required

Training & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty
• Color blind testing if requested
• Facility-specific training modules (WorkRamp) required prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for RN profession in California
  • Specialty-specific modules for PACU and outpatient surgery
  • Annual regulatory modules
• Epic training modules completion required for SoCal candidates

Additional Requirements

• Float policy acknowledgment: May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Respirator safety clearance required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) may be required

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 320
• Charting system: Meditech
• Parking: Free

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a PACU outpatient surgery setting in Fullerton, CA. The role requires at least 1 year of PACU experience including Phase I and II, with a preference for candidates with ophthalmology experience. Certifications in ACLS, BCLS, and PALS are mandatory. The contract is approximately 13 weeks long, with no weekend or on-call requirements. Candidates must complete required health screenings, background checks, and facility-specific training modules prior to start. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.