Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Endoscopy, IR (Infrared), Intravenous Therapies, Medication Administration, Organ Transplant, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Postanesthesia, Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management, Urology
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical recovery unit in West Hollywood, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse case mix and advanced patient care environment.
Position Details- Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU
- Location: West Hollywood, CA 90048
- Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 Hours (8:00 PM – 8:30 AM)
- Schedule: 36 hours/week
- Employment Type: Contract
Position OverviewThe PACU RN is responsible for delivering specialized post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures. This role requires strong critical thinking, advanced clinical skills, and the ability to work across multiple recovery areas.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor and assess patients during post-anesthesia recovery
- Manage airway, hemodynamics, pain, and sedation levels
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and conscious sedation
- Recognize and respond to post-operative complications
- Perform IV starts and advanced monitoring including pulmonary artery lines and ventilated patients
- Provide patient education and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams
- Float across PACU/pre-op areas as required
Requirements- Active California RN License (must be active at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of PACU experience
- Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Experience with conscious sedation, IV starts, tele monitoring, and vents
- Strong ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- First-time travelers welcome
Unit Highlights- High-volume unit with 120–140 cases per day
- Over 100+ Pre-op/PACU bays
- Exposure to a wide variety of cases including:
- General, Trauma, Thoracic, and Cardiac
- Neuro, Spine, and Vascular
- Bariatric, Colorectal, and Urology
- Orthopedics, Plastics, and Hand/Foot procedures
- Organ transplants (Liver/Kidney), IR, Endoscopy, and more
Additional Information- Weekend Requirement: As needed
- Floating: Yes, across all recovery areas
- On-Call: Not required
- Scheduling: No special scheduling requests accommodated
✨ Join a dynamic surgical team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional recovery care across a wide range of complex procedures.
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United Health Care Staffing, Inc.