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Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Position located in an outpatient surgery center adjacent to the main facility.
Work in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with Phase I and II experience required.
Strong ophthalmology experience is mandatory (hard stop, do not screen without).
Patient ratio: 1:2
Post-shift on-call required from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; frequency varies by department needs.
Scheduling preferences may be considered but are not guaranteed.
No weekend requirement.
Block scheduling accommodations are not available.
Local radius for travel is 50 miles.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
Minimum 3 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year.
Experience with AO Phase I and Phase II in PACU.
Strong ophthalmology experience.
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Shift Details

Day shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week).

Experience & Travel Requirements

Prior travel experience is not required.
First-time travelers accepted only if they have 5 years of PACU experience.

Facility & Work Environment

Acute Care Hospital setting with 320 staffed beds.
Outpatient surgery center environment.
Charting system: Meditech.
Free parking available.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start. Instant tests acceptable if paired with attestation.
Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work.
Immunizations and health documents required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (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
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
- COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required.

Training & Competency Requirements

Must complete required WorkRamp modules annually, including:
- System-level regulatory modules
- Specialty-specific modules for PACU and ophthalmology-related care
Epic training modules required; candidates must claim their Epic account ASAP and submit transcripts.
Medication and competency exams as applicable.
Color blindness testing may be required on a unit basis.

Additional Notes

Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities.
Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period.
No pending license acceptance.
Local candidates within 50 miles preferred for local rate consideration.

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with ophthalmology background seeking a travel contract in an outpatient surgery setting with a structured day shift and post-shift on-call responsibilities.