PACU Registered Nurse
Ventura, California
Ventura County Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a PACU Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of PACU experience and ICU experience required. This role involves adult patient care with a staffing ratio of 1:3. The position requires float capability and weekend coverage.

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (variable start times between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
• Weekend on-call duty: 24 hours per month
• One weekday on-call duty per week (Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Unit Details

• Patient Population: Adults
• Staffing Ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Float required
• Weekend coverage required
• Unit systems used: Pyxis, SBAR, Cerner

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years PACU experience
• ICU experience required
• Trauma Level I & II experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license with primary source verification
• Must be able to start by June 23
• All requested time off must be submitted with initial application

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Background check within 1 year of start, updated annually (7-year search including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and updated annually
• California Medi-Cal exclusion check within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask testing updated annually (PAPR testing onsite if needed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start, with additional requirements for positive or allergy cases
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with booster requirements for low/equivocal titers)
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (mask required if exempt)
• COVID vaccination required; declinations accepted

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Advanced EKG exam with a passing score of 80% (78% for Peds/PICU units); maximum two attempts allowed
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with 80% passing score
• Age-specific competency exam updated annually
• Ventura RN Competencies Presentation and Competency Validation required prior to start
• Mandatory Compliance Training for 2026 with QR code completion and acknowledgment submission
• Annual completion of trauma education modules or valid TNCC/TCAR certification (except NICU and IPU)
• NIH Stroke Certification required for PACU and ICU

Additional Requirements

• Review and sign confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Complete ID card and badge forms prior to start
• Review annual handbook and welcome packet prior to start
• New employee orientation attestation required
• TB questionnaire required annually regardless of TB results
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
  • Not required for non-clinical roles
  • References must be within 3 years of start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All required documents and certifications must be current and uploaded as specified.
• Candidates must prioritize completing all testing and compliance requirements promptly to meet start dates.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic PACU environment with adult patients, requiring strong critical care skills and flexibility for on-call duties.