Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Northridge, CA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU RN) – Day Shift

• Schedule: Day Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Staggered Starts (07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, or 10:00; start times subject to shift changes with 2-hour prior notice) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week
  • Schedule Structure: 12-hour staggered day shifts.
  • Weekend Coverage: On-call coverage strictly on a rotational basis.
  • Holiday Coverage: On-call coverage strictly on a rotational basis; travelers may cover permanent staff call shifts if mutually agreed upon.
  • On-Call / Standby: Mandatory call coverage required (typically 2 weeknights, Saturday night, or Sunday day/night on a rotational schedule).
  • Floating Protocol & Unit Details: Level II Trauma Center PACU (15-cubicle unit). Ratios: 2:1. Phase I recovery focus with Phase II / discharge capability. Floating: Primary assignment is PACU, but must be able to function in Phase II discharge and handle Surginet discharge instructions. Must be first to float if floating is required across units. Common Cases: Heavy Ortho (Total Joints, Total Shoulders), Spine (Spinal Fusion, Laminectomy), Robotics, General (Lap Chole, Hysterectomy, D&C, AV Fistula), Neuro (Brain Tumor Excision), Elective Cardioversion, and TEE (No Open Hearts). Call/ICU Protocol: On-call nurses recover ICU patients in PACU together, or both call RNs deploy to ICU to recover complex patients together. EMR: Cerner (Surginet). Bedside Monitors: GE Spacelabs. Orientation: 12 hours (3 shifts). Cancellation Policy: Up to 4 shifts cancelled per 13-week contract.
• Assignment Duration: 13-Week Contract Assignment | Requisition #1172001 | Start Date: 12/08/2026
• Location Region: California (CA) | Local & Travel Candidates Accepted

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

• Clinical Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]:
  • Minimum 2+ years of dedicated PACU / Post-Anesthesia Recovery OR Intensive Care Unit (ICU) critical care nursing experience strictly required [HARDSTOP]. First-time travelers accepted with required background.
  • Pediatric Recovery Competency: Hands-on experience recovering pediatric surgical patients (from day of birth/infants through adults; no neonates) strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Hemodynamic & Airway Management: Proficiency in reading/interpreting cardiac telemetry rhythm strips, arterial lines, ABG interpretation, ICP monitors, and troubleshooting Bayer mechanical ventilators strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Phase I & Phase II Competency: Mastery of Phase I PACU recovery standards and Phase II discharge workflows strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • EMR Proficiency: Hands-on Cerner / Surginet charting experience strictly required [HARDSTOP].
• State Licensure [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
  • Active California (CA) Registered Nurse License strictly required IN-HAND at time of submission [HARDSTOP].
• Certifications [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
  • Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification strictly required IN-HAND at submission [HARDSTOP].
  • Active AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification strictly required IN-HAND at submission [HARDSTOP].
  • Active AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification strictly required IN-HAND at submission [HARDSTOP].
  • CPAN or CCRN certification preferred.