PACU RN
Lakeport, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Preop/PACU RN

Location: Lakeport, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 4x10-hour shifts, 0730-1800, Monday through Thursday (40 hours/week) Call: Required

Role Overview

Preop/PACU RN providing direct patient care. Surgical services include orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, podiatry, pain, ophthalmology, and endoscopy.

Required Qualifications

• Valid California RN license
• PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience of 2 years, including experience within the last year
• 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
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check, completed within 6 months of start, plus a sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, and a FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start. Employment history covering 7 years with no gaps is required.
• Licensure verification: Primary source online license verification and NURSYS verification, both within 30 days of start.
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start, a negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start, and a TB questionnaire within 90 days of start. A negative TB test (QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days, or two PPDs) or a negative chest X-ray is also required.
• Immunizations: Documentation of Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), hepatitis B, and varicella, plus annual seasonal flu vaccination or declination. Religious and medical exemptions may be considered.
• Respiratory protection: Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually, and a color vision exam completed in person by a licensed provider before start.
• Competency: Competency exam with a minimum passing score of 80% (or the Angoff score if higher), plus a unit-specific skills checklist.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire.