PACU Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

PACU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Santa Rosa, California

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse
• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 25-30 patients
• Rooms/Beds: 8
• Floating Requirements: Must float to Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), Home Health (HH), and other nearby facilities
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Required Experience & Licensure

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP, AHA, or Canadian Pediatric Society certification (if applicable)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements depend on unit and specialty; verify with clinical track.

Required Documentation & Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for certain state checks)
• E-Verify attestation
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Death Master Index
  • Counties and Nationwide checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if Home Health)
  • International background check if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification for nursing degree (or equivalent)
• State-specific searches as required (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search for WA placements)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant acceptable with attestation)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity via 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella immunity via 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
• Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
• COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (travel only, annual)

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring for L&D RNs)
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific modules via WorkRamp LMS platform (required for travel and per diem)
• Epic training modules completion required for certain regions and specialties (per diem only)

Additional Notes

• Scrubs provided
• Floating to other facilities within reasonable distance is mandatory
• No weekend requirement for this position
• Background checks and documentation must be current and compliant with facility and state regulations
• Modules and certifications must be completed prior to start or as specified

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with at least 2 years of acute inpatient experience, who are licensed in California and comfortable floating to multiple care settings. The role offers a structured day shift schedule with a 13-week contract length.