PACU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Registered Nurse - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

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

Job Description

• Provide individualized nursing care in peri-anesthesia nursing and pharmacology for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients from admission through discharge.
• Apply nursing process with knowledge of peri-anesthesia standards of care, airway management, nursing assessment parameters, and medication pharmacology (doses, purpose, interactions, side effects, reactions).
• Extensive cardiac/cath lab holding room experience required.

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (40 hours/week).
• Shift start times: 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM.
• No weekend shifts.
• Float to other campuses as needed and census permits.

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, with PACU experience within the last year.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• Extensive cardiac/cath lab holding room experience, including cardiac cath lab experience.
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical acute care candidates.

Certifications and Competencies

• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• EKG competency exam and pass/fail testing required onsite after start.
• Additional certifications may be verified as applicable (e.g., CCRN, TNCC) but not specifically required for this role.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years).
  • Negative TB test (PPD or IGRA) or chest x-ray as applicable, renewed annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed.
  • Hepatitis B: Series or signed declination; must complete series if started.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Review and sign facility policies and codes of conduct prior to start.
• TB screening questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Completion of vendor training and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Photo for badge (per diem only).
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) or vaccine exemptions, subject to approval.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating to other campuses may be required based on census.
• No weekend shifts.

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with ICU background seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity peri-anesthesia setting.