Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU RN

Urology Associates of Central California; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Chestnut Surgery Center in Fresno, CA is seeking a part-time PACU Registered Nurse to join a perianesthesia team. The role offers three weekday shifts with no weekends, nights, or call, providing meaningful acute-care work and a sustainable balance.

Responsibilities include post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients, accurate EHR documentation, and participation in quality improvement and safety initiatives. California RN license required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care to adult patients after urologic and ophthalmic procedures.
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from general anesthesia or MAC.
• Recognize and respond to post-anesthesia complications in coordination with anesthesia and surgical teams.
• Manage pain, PONV, and patient comfort; deliver discharge education.
• Assist with preoperative admissions and post-op follow-up calls as needed.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record and participate in QA/AAAHC activities.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

California RN license

Job description

Part-Time PACU Registered Nurse

Chestnut Surgery Center | Fresno, CA

Part-Time | 3 Days per Week | No Weekends, Nights, or Call

About Us

Chestnut Surgery Center is an AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center affiliated with Urology Associates of Central California. We provide high-quality, efficient outpatient surgical care in urology and ophthalmology.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled, patient-focused PACU RN to join our perianesthesia team part-time. This role offers a predictable weekday schedule of three days per week, with no weekends, holidays, nights, or call. It is a good fit for a nurse who wants meaningful acute-care work and a sustainable work-life balance.

Schedule

• 3 days per week, weekdays only
• Day shift,
• No weekends, holidays, nights, or call

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care to adult [and pediatric] patients after urologic and ophthalmic procedures
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients recovering from general anesthesia, or MAC
• Recognize and respond to post-anesthesia complications in coordination with anesthesia and surgical providers
• Manage pain, PONV, and patient comfort
• Give clear, individualized discharge education to patients and caregivers
• Assist with preoperative admissions and post-op phone calls as needed
• Document accurately and on time in the electronic health record
• Take part in quality improvement, infection prevention, and AAAHC compliance activities
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, and exceptional patient experience

Qualifications

Required:

• Current, unrestricted California RN license
• Minimum [2] years of recent PACU or critical care experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Ambulatory surgery center experience
• Experience with urology and/or ophthalmology patient populations
• Bilingual

Chestnut Surgery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law.