Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work at a pediatric post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) with day and evening 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to float to other facilities within the system.
• Shift options:

  • 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week)
  • 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (3 shifts per week)
• Total hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), with experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Current certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing and willingness to participate in pass/fail exams.

Preferred Certifications

• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
• CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse)
• CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Two supervisory references from recent employment (charge nurses acceptable).
• Current and updated resume covering the last 7 years; gaps of 30+ days must be explained.
• Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and various federal/state databases, completed within 30 days of start.
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work.
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC), within 30 days of start and every 2 years thereafter.
• Immunizations and titers required (with documentation including DOB and valid ranges):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; no declinations accepted except medical exemptions)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: Two negative tests required (one within 1 year, one within 3 months of start) or chest X-ray if positive history, plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved mask models required).
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam and medication test required on first day of orientation.
• Completion of core competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams with a passing score of 80% or higher, completed within 12 months prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or during orientation.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-required compliance forms including emergency contact information, cyber security awareness training, and HIPAA training.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required if floating to certain pediatric critical care or transport units.
• Chemotherapy certification required if assigned to pediatric oncology.

Notes

• Candidates must have completed references at time of submission.
• Candidates must be prepared for pass/fail exams on orientation day with limited attempts.
• Parking and uniform policies must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start.
• Religious and medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination require advance approval.
• Fit testing can be completed onsite as a last resort with prior appointment.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric PACU nurses with critical care background seeking a travel contract in a major California city.