PACU Registered Nurse
Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center

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

Location: Santa Monica, California
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Call Requirements:

  • 2-3 weeknights (11:30 PM - 8:00 AM)
  • 1-2 weekends per six-week schedule (day or night shifts)
• On-call Required: Yes
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated at manager's discretion
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital, beachside location
• Total Staffed Beds: 266
• Charting System: Epic
• RN Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - if applicable
• Chemotherapy Certification - if applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) - if applicable
• IV Certification (for LVN/LPN/Other) - if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - if applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - if applicable

Certifications must be current and from approved organizations (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation where applicable).

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for PACU RN roles.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Licensing

• Must hold a valid California RN license
• NURSYS verification required
• State-specific searches and background checks as applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • 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 fit testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty/unit
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Skills Checklist updated annually
• Providence-specific WorkRamp training modules (Core, Specialty, Regional) must be completed prior to start
• Epic training modules required for charting system access

Scheduling and Work Environment

• Acute care setting with a focus on perioperative care (PACU)
• Use of Epic electronic health record system
• Parking available with associated costs

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be asked to float to other Providence facilities nearby)
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Seasonal elevated pay rates apply initially but will revert to standard rates after a specified date

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PACU experience looking for a travel contract in a California acute care hospital setting with a supportive team and structured scheduling.