PACU Registered Nurse
Sacramento, California
Sutter Health Fort Sutter Surgery Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sacramento, California
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Setting: Surgery Center (PreOp/PACU)
• Schedule: No weekends or holidays required, no on-call required

Requirements

• California RN License (CA RN)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PreOp/PACU (highest required experience)
• EPIC experience highly preferred
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide sex offender search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• State-specific Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List search if FACIS III cannot be run

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional certifications may be verified depending on position:

  • NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, etc. (verify by position)
• Competency exams as applicable (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG, etc.)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination signed
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)

Documentation & Compliance

• Must complete and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description review
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • General Regulatory Orientation
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
  • Religious accommodation forms if applicable
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this role
• EPIC experience is highly preferred but not mandatory
• No weekend, holiday, or on-call shifts required

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PreOp/PACU background seeking a travel contract in California with a well-defined schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.