PACU Registered Nurse
San Mateo, California
Mills Health Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel/Contract

Location: San Mateo, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Accountable for assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Work in the Day Surgery Unit with adult and pediatric patients.
• Must be able to work in pre-op, PACU, and post-op areas.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as an inpatient PACU RN and/or experience in an outpatient surgical setting.
• Licensure: California RN Licensure required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS
  • PALS
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, variable start times between 0600-0930. No on-call or weekend shifts. Closing shift (0930-1800) may require staying late if patient discharge criteria are not met.

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screening.
• Education verification required, preferably Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations required: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination (during flu season), and others as per facility policy. Medical and religious exemptions considered with proper documentation.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start, renewed annually.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS, BLS, PALS mandatory.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on position specifics (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, NRP).
• Medication and competency exams as applicable.

Documentation & Orientation

• Must provide a clear, passport-style photo for badge.
• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Complete TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Complete respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually.

Work History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required.
• 2 professional references required for clinical positions within 3 years of hire.

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• Shift schedule is 4 ten-hour days with no weekends or on-call.
• Position involves working with both adult and pediatric patients in a surgical setting.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced PACU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in California with a reputable healthcare system.