Per Diem PACU RN — Level I Trauma, Critical Care

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a per diem PACU role. The RN will manage peri-anesthetic care for a diverse surgical population in a Level I Trauma Center, including preoperative phases I–III and high-acuity post-operative care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years ICU RN experience and 1+ year PACU experience in trauma/high-acuity settings, with strong patient safety and regulatory compliance skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent ICU experience as an RN.
• At least one year of PACU experience in a Level I Trauma Center or equivalent.
• Ability to care for critically ill post-operative patients in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent peri-anesthetic care for a diverse surgical population.
• Perform preoperative care (Phase I–III) across procedures and acuity levels.
• Assign duties to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

ICU experience

PACU experience

Critical care nursing

Education

RN license - California

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NIHSS certification

TCAR certification

PCAR certification

Job description

County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a per diem PACU role. The RN will manage peri-anesthetic care for a diverse surgical population in a Level I Trauma Center, including preoperative phases I–III and high-acuity post-operative care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years ICU RN experience and 1+ year PACU experience in trauma/high-acuity settings, with strong patient safety and regulatory compliance skills.