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

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Position located in an outpatient surgery center adjacent to the main facility.
• Work in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with Phase I and II experience required.
• Strong ophthalmology experience is mandatory (hard stop, do not screen without).
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• Post-shift on-call required from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; frequency varies by department needs.
• Scheduling preferences may be considered but are not guaranteed.
• No weekend requirement.
• Block scheduling accommodations are not available.
• Local radius for travel is 50 miles.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 3 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience with AO Phase I and Phase II in PACU.
• Strong ophthalmology experience.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Shift Details

• Day shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week).

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have 5 years of PACU experience.

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting with 320 staffed beds.
• Outpatient surgery center environment.
• Charting system: Meditech.
• Free parking available.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start. Instant tests acceptable if paired with attestation.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required.

Training & Competency Requirements

• Must complete required WorkRamp modules annually, including:

  • System-level regulatory modules
  • Specialty-specific modules for PACU and ophthalmology-related care
• Epic training modules required; candidates must claim their Epic account ASAP and submit transcripts.
• Medication and competency exams as applicable.
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit basis.

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities.
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period.
• No pending license acceptance.
• Local candidates within 50 miles preferred for local rate consideration.

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with ophthalmology background seeking a travel contract in an outpatient surgery setting with a structured day shift and post-shift on-call responsibilities.