PACU/Same Day Surgery Registered Nurse
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

Registered Nurse - PACU / Same Day Surgery (Travel/Contract)

Location: Berkeley, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Float between Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Same Day Surgery (Phase I and Phase II areas)
• Work schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (varied start times, typically 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
• On-call as needed (maximum 2 times per 4-week schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Responsibilities

• Manage nursing care from admission to discharge, ensuring safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection of patients
• Provide competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care in accordance with policies and nursing standards
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies, initiating and directing emergency interventions calmly and efficiently
• Coordinate care delivery with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient/family assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning factors
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Administer treatments, medications, and nursing skills timely and accurately
• Monitor patient condition and communicate significant changes to physicians
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient acuity and care plans

Unit Information

• Care for Same Day Surgery and Pre-Op patients

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check 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 screenings
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination with mask requirement
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• Completion of facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgment, standards of business conduct, confidentiality agreements, HIPAA agreement, and others prior to start
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with verification of employment and explanation of any gaps over 30 days

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4x10 hours (40 hours per week)
• Varied start times, typically 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign multiple facility-specific compliance and conduct documents prior to start
• On-call availability required as specified
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in PACU/Same Day Surgery in California.