PACU RN
Santa Rosa, CA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients before and after surgical and procedural interventions. The RN will work across Pre/Post-Op, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery, and may care for pediatric patients as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments and review medical history and H&P.
• Prepare patients for surgical and procedural interventions.
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and perform phlebotomy.
• Administer pre-operative medications and provide patient education.
• Monitor patients throughout the post-anesthesia recovery period.
• Perform airway assessments and monitor respiratory status, including end-tidal CO₂.
• Provide cardiac monitoring and recognize/manage dysrhythmias.
• Monitor patients recovering from general anesthesia, MAC, conscious sedation, local anesthesia, nerve blocks, and epidural procedures.
• Provide pain assessment and management and monitor sedation levels using RASS.
• Administer and monitor blood products as required.
• Provide care for central lines, PICCs, and implanted ports.
• Monitor and manage pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provide post-operative discharge instructions and medication reconciliation.
• Complete follow-up calls and ensure appropriate discharge readiness.
• Follow infection-control, isolation, PPE, and patient-safety standards.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including malignant hyperthermia.
• Provide care for patients undergoing a broad range of procedures including general surgery, GI, ENT, orthopedic, gynecologic, ophthalmologic, plastic, podiatric, urologic, vascular, and endocrine procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Active or eligible California RN license; pending license may be accepted.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Strong IV therapy and phlebotomy skills.
• Experience with airway assessment and respiratory monitoring.
• Experience with procedural sedation and post-anesthesia recovery.
• Ability to care for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Maximum 7 days of RTO.

Schedule:

• Start date: ASAP.
• Start times vary based on daily assignment.
• Candidates must be flexible with start times.
• PACU nurses are expected to remain until the day's cases/work are completed.
• Outpatient surgery does not have shift relief, so fixed end times cannot be guaranteed.

Facility:

• Acute Care Hospital
• Scrubs or business casual attire