PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract, part-time role in Yuba City, CA. The PACU RN oversees patients recovering from anesthesia, monitors vitals, and ensures safe waking from anesthesia with continuous observation.

Essential qualifications include active CA RN licensure, 1 year PACU experience preferred, ACLS/PALS; CPAN/CAPA preferred, CPR as required. Competitive pay and weekly paychecks are offered.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state where RN is working.
• One year PACU experience preferred.
• CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.
• CPR certification current if applicable.
• Meets all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Observe and treat patients postoperation in PACU.
• Monitor vital signs and ensure safe awakening from anesthesia.

Skills

RN licensure CA

PACU experience

CPAN/CAPA preferred

ACLS/PALS preferred

CPR certification

Job description

PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Pay: $47 / Hour

Hours: 30.00

Location: Yuba City, CA

The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN cares for patientswho have under gone anesthesia. Thepost-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN is responsible for observing and treating apatient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake fromanesthesia. The post-Anesthesia CareUnit (PACU) RN must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to makesure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactionsoccurring and patients are regaining consciousness.

Minimum Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.

• One year PACU experience preferred

• CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) or CAPA (CertifiedAmbulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification preferred

• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - PACU

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0262

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $47 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-01T22:04:11