Start times: Vary from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM; pre-op start can be as early as 6:00 AM
On-call requirement: Must be able to report to PACU within 30 minutes when on call
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in California
2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, with PACU experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
BLS issued by the American Heart Association
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience working with adult patients
Proficient in caring for patients after vascular surgery
Proficient in caring for patients after neurosurgery
Proficient in caring for patients after orthopedic surgery
Preoperative experience
Clinical Responsibilities
Post-anesthesia monitoring of vital signs, level of consciousness, and pain management
Administering and titrating medications, including pain management and anesthesia reversal agents
Recognizing and responding to airway complications
Starting and managing IV lines, including fluids and medications
Caring for patients after general, vascular, neuro, and orthopedic surgery, and for trauma patients after surgery
Onboarding Requirements
Background check: Completed within 30 days of start, covering the last 7 years, with a Social Security address trace covering the last 15 years. Searches must be complete before patient care; instant searches are not accepted.
Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days prior to start; Medi-Cal Exclusion Search within 30 days prior to start
Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant screens not accepted; new screen required annually
Competency exam: Completed within the year of start, minimum score of 80%, required annually
Physical exam: Completed within 12 months of start, stating clearance to work without restrictions; updated annually
TB: Two negative TB tests (one PPD within 90 days of start and a second TB test within a year), or a Q-Gold or T-SPOT within 90 days of start; TB questionnaire required for all candidates
Immunizations or titers: Rubeola, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella, documented by titer or immunization record, with booster or signed declination if titer is negative
Tdap: Vaccine or declination within 10 years prior to start (Td is not accepted)
References: Two professional references rated 1 to 5, from a manager, supervisor, charge RN, or HR; one from the most recent experience
Employment application: 15 years of work history listed, including cities and states lived and worked
Fit test: N95 fit test required for clinical candidates
Dress Code
No facial hair
No acrylic nails
No unnatural hair colors
All tattoos must be covered
No visible body piercings other than earrings
No facial or nose rings
Earrings may not extend beyond the earlobe or be hoop earrings
Facility
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
3.7rating(29 reviews)
4 nurses recommend working with Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
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Physical Therapy Assistant (Therapy)
Contract Position
3.0rating
Pros
Not Nursing. Worked in Rehab, the work is good, great place to learn and gain experience.
Cons
Management likes to micromanage and offload their own case load onto the Assistants. They also spy on you as you are working or documenting.
Review of Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center on Oct 16, 2026
