Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Los Angeles, CA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Northridge, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Phase 1 and Phase 2 post-anesthesia recovery care for a diverse surgical caseload including total joint replacement, spinal fusion, robotic procedures, brain tumor excision, and elective cardiovascular cases in a 15-cubicle PACU unit
• Maintain a 2:1 patient ratio; manage critical patients and recover ICU-level patients both in the PACU and at the bedside in the ICU when on call
• Read and interpret telemetry strips using GE Spacelabs monitoring; demonstrate proficiency with ABGs, ventilator troubleshooting (Bayer vents), and ICP monitors
• Chart and navigate patient care workflows using Cerner Surginet, including printing and selecting appropriate discharge/aftercare instructions for patient departure
• Recover pediatric patients (day of birth and older, no neonates) and critically ill patients; collaborate with on-site ICU intensivists and anesthesia available 24/7
• Participate in a rotational call schedule including weekday call (typically 2 days per week) and weekend call (Saturday night, Sunday day or night)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in California (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PACU recovery and/or ICU experience
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently and troubleshoot ventilators

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CPAN or CCRN certification preferred
• Experience with Cerner Surginet EMR
• Experience recovering pediatric patients across a broad age range
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 intensivist, anesthesia, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy coverage on-site
• Structured 3-shift unit orientation covering Surginet charting, critical patient recovery, and PACU workflows to set you up for success