PACU Registered Nurse
Westwood, New Jersey
HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley

Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: Westwood, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour days (plus call)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Diagnoses: Post-surgery general, orthopedics, ortho spine, robotic cases
• Charting System: Epic
• Travel Experience: Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)
• Locals not accepted; 50 mile radius rule applies

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification (highest level)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Work history verification for 7 years (NJ state mandates minimum 1 year prior verified with limited gaps)

Additional Notes

• This position requires adherence to strict compliance and documentation standards.
• Candidates must be prepared for a 3-shift day schedule with call responsibilities.
• The unit is open to nurses without prior travel experience, but local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel Registered Nurse position in PACU.