PACU Supervisor — Lead Post-Op Nursing (Mon-Fri, PTO)

MONTEREY PENINSULA SURGERY CENTER LLC; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

PTO with Monday–Friday schedule, no on

Job summary

Capitola Surgery Center is seeking a PACU Supervisor to lead the PACU nursing staff, ensuring high-quality post-anesthesia care at our Capitola, CA facility. The role requires an RN licensed in California with at least five years in PACU or critical care and prior leadership experience.

You will oversee patient care, collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, manage staffing and scheduling, and drive quality and safety initiatives while supporting ongoing staff education.

Qualifications

• RN license in CA is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years in PACU or critical care with leadership exposure.
• Strong leadership, clinical assessment and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise PACU nursing staff and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Oversee patient assessment, monitoring and postoperative care, including pain and airway management.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons and healthcare team for coordinated care.
• Ensure adequate staffing and manage scheduling and handoffs.
• Maintain compliance with center policies, safety and infection control standards.
• Lead ongoing training and education for the PACU team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in CA

Job description

Capitola Surgery Center is seeking a PACU Supervisor to lead the PACU nursing staff, ensuring high-quality post-anesthesia care at our Capitola, CA facility. The role requires an RN licensed in California with at least five years in PACU or critical care and prior leadership experience.

You will oversee patient care, collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, manage staffing and scheduling, and drive quality and safety initiatives while supporting ongoing staff education.