PACU Nurse - Per Diem, 12-Hour Shifts

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem position

12-hour shifts

Evening differential up to $2.75/hr

Unit differential up to $2.23/hr

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, California, is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This per diem position involves caring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, with 12-hour shifts and flexible start times.

You will monitor vitals, manage pain, educate patients, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe recovery. Must have California RN license, BSN or ADN with BSN planned, and 3 years PACU/CCU experience; BLS, ACLS, and PALS are

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma and enrolled in BSN within 2 years.
• Current California RN license.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience, PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• BLS CPR, ACLS, and PALS through American Heart Association.
• 1 year perioperative experience or perioperative course within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs, assess pain, and administer medications as needed.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions.
• Assess and respond to post-operative complications promptly.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and adhere to infection control standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN or nursing diploma with BSN enrollment within 2 years

Job description

City of Hope in Duarte, California, is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This per diem position involves caring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, with 12-hour shifts and flexible start times.

You will monitor vitals, manage pain, educate patients, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe recovery. Must have California RN license, BSN or ADN with BSN planned, and 3 years PACU/CCU experience; BLS, ACLS, and PALS are