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

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Day shifts, typically starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 1:30 PM
• Shift pattern: 5 days per week, 40 hours total

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Long Term Care setting
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instants acceptable
• State-specific searches and registries as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search for WA placements)
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated candidates must follow infection prevention policies

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification)
• E-Verify attestation required
• Float policy acknowledgment: May be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Shift Details

• Variable day shifts based on surgical schedule and unit needs
• Typical start times: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 1:30 PM

Notes

• Prior travel experience requirement not specified
• Verify any additional unit-specific certifications or competencies with clinical leadership
• Some certifications and requirements may be waived or adjusted for non-clinical or remote roles (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PACU experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in California with a reputable healthcare system.