PACU Registered Nurse – Ophthalmology
Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Summary

• Position located in an outpatient surgery center adjacent to the main facility.
• Work in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with a focus on Ophthalmology patients.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients.
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
• Post-shift on-call required from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM; frequency varies by department needs.
• Weekend work is not required.
• Scheduling preferences can be considered but are not guaranteed. Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• 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.
• Strong Ophthalmology experience.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable).

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment required.
• Work history verification required if reference exceptions are requested.
• Various state-specific background checks and attestations may apply depending on placement location.

Training and Competencies

• Completion of required competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via the employer’s LMS system.
• EPIC training modules must be completed; transcripts required prior to start.

Additional Information

• Free parking available at the facility.
• Scrub color for RNs: Royal Blue.
• On-call post-shift is mandatory.
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions must be included at time of submission.

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with ophthalmology expertise seeking a travel contract in an outpatient surgical setting.