PACU Registered Nurse
San Mateo, California
Mills Health Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Mateo, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Work in the Day Surgery Unit with adult and pediatric patients.
• Must be able to work in pre-op, PACU, and post-op areas.

Requirements

• Licensure: California RN License required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC)
  • PALS (AHA or ARC)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an inpatient PACU RN and/or 2 years in an outpatient surgical setting (highest required years of experience applied)
• Shift:

  • 4x10 hour shifts, variable start times between 0600-0930
  • No on-call or weekend shifts
  • Closing shift (0930-1800) may require staying late if patient discharge criteria are not met

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification (highest level achieved) required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1-4/30) or signed declination
• Color blind exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually

Competency & Skills Verification

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required depending on unit

Facility Specific Documents & Compliance

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • General regulatory orientation for contracted workers
  • Vendor training and code of conduct (2024 and 2025 versions)
  • Overpayment refund policy (2024 and 2025 versions)
  • TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Religious accommodation forms if applicable

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required
• 2 professional references required for clinical positions (within 3 years)

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in a Day Surgery Unit in San Mateo, CA, requiring 2 years of PACU or outpatient surgical nursing experience. The role involves working variable 4x10 shifts with no weekends or on-call. Candidates must hold a CA RN license and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and competency verifications are required prior to start.