11 California Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
$2,819/wk
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Additional Information
An interview may not be given prior to an offer being made.
RNs only: If CA state licensure is 3 months or less from expiration, proof that the renewal process has been initiated is required to apply
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
References must be from your most recent employment.
Required Skills/Experience:
Phase I PACU experience required.
Inpatient experience required.
Cath lab recovery experience required.
Floating Requirements:
Able to float from preop to PACU.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Unit Details:
Adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient population.
Patient population includes urology, robotics, orthopedics, and general cases.
Shift & Scheduling:
Variable start times (8-11).
Monday-Friday schedule with call available.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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PACU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
PACU nurses communicate with patients' families and must be compassionate and professional. They also maintain patient safety and closely observe patients' level of consciousness. Shifts are typically 12 hours and many jobs require on-call commitments. Nurses working in the PACU must thrive in fast-paced environments as there is a high turnover of patients. There are many exciting job opportunities for PACU nurses. The annual salary in the United States for nurses working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on location and experience.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Travel Nurse Jobs in California
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses care for patients immediately after surgeries in the recovery room. PACU nurses monitor vital signs, control pain, and administer medications. These nurses must be skilled in critical thinking and have critical care experience because they closely monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia. PACU nurses transfer patients from PACU to various units and need to be clear communicators with other nurses and members of the healthcare team. Explore the many PACU travel nurse jobs today.
