PACU Registered Nurse
Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

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

Work Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Day shifts, typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days a week)
• Shift times may vary based on surgical schedule and unit needs (start times around 9:00, 10:00, or 1:30 PM)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for California
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Health and Safety Documents

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (9/1–3/30)
• COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety questionnaire) required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually (onsite testing available if needed)

Background and Verification Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• State-specific background checks as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)
• References and work history verification as needed to meet credentialing standards

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style photo with neutral background for badge issuance
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities within reasonable distance
• Competency exams and skills checklists as applicable, updated annually
• Some units may require color blindness testing or additional competency exams

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates with international nursing education must provide additional documentation for education verification
• Some certifications and requirements depend on the specific clinical track or unit assignment and should be verified accordingly

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with a reputable healthcare system in California, providing critical care to post-surgical patients in a dynamic environment.