PACU Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: ASAP

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in inpatient acute PACU (hard stop)
• Float Requirements: Must be willing to float to Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), Home Health (HH), and other hospital units as needed
• Patient Load: 8 rooms/beds, average daily census 25-30
• Weekend Requirement: No weekend shifts required
• State License: California RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years, if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if applicable)

Note: Certification requirements may vary based on clinical track and unit. Verify with clinical leadership if uncertain.

Required Documents & Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (for certain state requirements)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Death Master Index
  • County, Nationwide, and National Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if Home Health)
  • International Background Search (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification (nursing degree verification required)
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) updated annually (travel only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer, or declination
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination

Competency & Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists (updated annually)
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring for L&D RNs)

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting (supervisor references required)
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years (7 years for advanced practice nurses/subcontractors)
• Explanation for any employment gaps or overlaps

Additional Information

• Floating to other units including Ambulatory Surgery Center and Home Health is required
• Scrub color provided
• No weekend shifts required
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position (prior travel experience required)

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in PACU requiring at least 2 years of inpatient acute PACU experience and a valid California RN license. The role involves floating to multiple units and requires a variety of certifications and health clearances. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with an ASAP start date. Prior travel experience is required.

Please ensure all certifications, licenses, and background checks are current and meet the specified requirements before applying.