PACU Registered Nurse
West Hollywood, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with PACU specialty to provide care primarily for an adult patient population in a high-volume perioperative setting. The role involves working across multiple surgical specialties and requires flexibility in shift start times.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• CHEMO certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• Fire Card certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification
• Skills in conscious sedation IV start
• Experience managing Pulmonary Artery Lines
• Experience with Telemetry Ventilators

Job Details

• Shift: Flexible start times at 6am, 8am, or 9am; primarily 6am
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• Floating: Required
• On-Call: Not required
• Caseload: 120-140 cases per day, covering 100+ Preop PACU bays
• Patient Population: Primarily adult, covering a wide range of surgical specialties including general, trauma, thoracic, oncologic, bariatric, orthopedic, neuro, cardiac, vascular, pediatric, plastic, transplant, endoscopy, and more
• Work Areas: RN will work in all areas of the unit

Additional Requirements

• Active RN license must be current and valid at time of submission
• No scheduling requests can be accommodated
• Must complete required background checks, education verifications, and health screenings as per facility standards
• Required health documents include physical exam, fit mask test, TB screening, immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella), drug testing, and seasonal flu vaccination (mandatory during flu season)
• Must complete competency exams including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and pass/fail EKG and medication tests during orientation
• Photo for badge must meet strict facility requirements
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies including code of conduct, job hazard analysis, social media policy, and attendance policy

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced PACU Registered Nurse licensed in California. The position requires strong clinical skills in perioperative nursing, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to manage a high-volume, diverse surgical caseload. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.