TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Santa Monica, California, 90404!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Variable start time between 0900–1100, Monday–Friday, with an average of 6 on-call shifts per six-week schedule period (on-call includes weeknight and weekend coverage)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions in a PACU setting
- Monitor and assess patient vital signs, airway status, and neurological function during the immediate post-operative period
- Administer medications and interventions as ordered, responding promptly to changes in patient condition
- Accurately document patient assessments, care provided, and clinical outcomes using Epic EMR
- Participate in on-call shifts as required, including weeknight and weekend coverage
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe patient transitions and handoffs
Required Qualifications
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of PACU experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, NIH, and PALS certifications required
- Willingness and availability to fulfill on-call requirements as scheduled
- Commitment to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted at time of candidate submission
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience charting in Epic EMR
- Experience working in an acute care hospital environment
- Flexibility to support float needs to nearby sister facilities if required
Why Join Us
- Work at a well-established acute care hospital in a desirable beachside location in Southern California
- First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or grow your travel nursing career