PACU Registered Nurse
Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

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

Job Description

• Work in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with 3 scheduled 12-hour shifts plus 1 call shift per week.
• Shift start times vary between 07:30 and 10:30; Pre-op shifts may start as early as 06:00.
• When on call, must be able to report to PACU within 30 minutes.
• Care for adult and pediatric patients post-anesthesia from various major surgeries including general, vascular, neuro, orthopedic, and trauma surgeries.
• Monitor vital signs, level of consciousness, and pain management.
• Administer and titrate medications including pain management and anesthesia reversal agents.
• Recognize and respond to airway complications.
• Start and manage IV lines, administer fluids and medications.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and accurate documentation of patient progress and interventions.

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
• Experience working with both adult and pediatric patients
• Pre-Op experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications issued by the American Heart Association
• Knowledge of NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID.
• Background checks covering the last 7 years, including Social Security address check (last 15 years), national criminal search, sex offender search, education verification, and others as required.
• Primary source verification of California RN license within 30 days of start.
• Annual physical exam clearing employee to work without restrictions.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; annual renewal required for travel and per diem.
• Immunization and health requirements including:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility protocol.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C immunity or declination documentation.
  • Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination annually.
• Fit mask testing for specified N95 masks or approved alternatives.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, training modules, and competency exams annually.
• Required facility-specific acknowledgments and policy reviews prior to start.
• References: Two professional references including one from most recent experience.
• Complete 15 years of work history on application, including locations and any gaps.

Additional Information

• Dress code: Solid colored scrubs only (no camouflage, jean texture, or character patterns).
• Badge photo required on a plain blue background, passport-style.
• Must complete facility-specific forms and training within specified timeframes after signing.
• Call shift requires ability to respond within 30 minutes.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic PACU environment caring for a diverse patient population requiring critical post-operative care.