PACU Registered Nurse
Petaluma, California
Petaluma Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Petaluma, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a travel/contract position in California.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to 13 weeks contract length only. (No specific years of experience mentioned, so assume standard RN experience expected.)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• 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 Procedure) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy Certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (for LVN/LPN/Other as applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification (if applicable)
• State License (RN) - Must be valid and verifiable
• NURSYS Verification (for RN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education Verification for nursing degree
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP Vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu Vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID Vaccine or declination
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates, medically cleared annually
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)

Competency and Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams relevant to specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Skills Checklist updated annually (clinical specialties)

Employment History and References

• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years from supervisors in comparable specialty/setting

Facility and Regional Training Modules

• Completion of Providence WorkRamp Core and Specialty Modules as assigned based on region and specialty
• Annual Regulatory Requirements modules for all caregivers
• Epic Access training modules (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Float Policy Acknowledgement required; may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Some state-specific background and registry checks may apply depending on placement location (e.g., Washington state requirements)

This position requires compliance with Providence Health and Services policies and documentation standards for travel healthcare professionals.