Registered Nurse (Part-Time or Per Diem)

University of the Pacific; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Pacific is seeking a Registered Nurse for the OR/PACU who can work part-time or per diem. The RN must hold a California license and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with at least one year in OR or PACU nursing.

Duties include circulating or scrub roles, patient assessment, documentation, and education, Monday–Friday in a fast-paced ASC setting. The role emphasizes safety, policy adherence, and collaboration with surgical teams, while ensuring high-quality patient care and staff

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications.
• One year of full-time general nursing care experience in an OR and/or PACU.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to OR/PACU workflow, policy, and patient care protocol development and implementation.
• Assess patients prior to surgery and review medical histories, laboratory results, and surgical consents.
• Support the operating room, equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Serve as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures, or scrub nurse if needed.
• Document patient care, surgical events, and procedural outcomes accurately and timely.
• Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures and recovery expectations.
• Comply with ASC policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to infection prevention protocols.
• Support teaching, mentoring, and interprofessional education initiatives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Provide care with a diverse patient population.
• Provide staff coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

RN license (CA)

Job description

Registered Nurse (Part-Time or Per Diem)

Job Title Registered Nurse (Part-Time or Per Diem)

Department

Department Specialty Clinics

Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number 201304347P

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Number of Months

Number of Months 12

Work Schedule

This position is Monday through Friday on a part time or per diem basis.

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 07/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Operating Room (OR)/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit ( PACU ) Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients before, during, and immediately after surgical procedures. The OR/ PACU Nurse collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to OR/ PACU workflow, policy, and patient care protocol development and implementation.
• Assess patients prior to surgery and review medical histories, laboratory results, and surgical consents.
• Supports the operating room, equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Serve as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures, or scrub nurse if needed.
• Document patient care, surgical events, and procedural outcomes accurately and timely.
• Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures and recovery expectations.
• Comply with ASC policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to infection prevention protocols.
• Support teaching, mentoring, and interprofessional education initiatives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Provide care with a diverse patient population.
• Provide staff coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of California.
• Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Advanced. Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS ) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) Certification.
• One (1) year of full-time general nursing care experience in an OR and/or PACU .

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Surgery Center ( ASC ) experience preferred but not required for strong candidates with relevant surgical or procedural experience.
• Supplemental courses or continuing education credits in patient management and surgical techniques desirable.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physically able to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and maintain body positions for long periods of time.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Use of office equipment, phones, fax, email.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or instruments.
• Ability to hear, see, and speak.
• Regular lifting and moving of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift, transfer, move equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to lift, turn, reposition, and transfer patients safely, with or without assistive devices.
• Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

• This position is Monday through Friday on a part time or per diem basis.
• Work is performed in the private office setting and all clinical areas of the ASC .
• OSHA Category I — high exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Some risk of injury from equipment or patient movement.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals; PPE required.
• Significant contact with staff/co-workers, students, residents, patients and their families, other employers, physicians, and their office staff, local hospital team members, and other members of the health care community.

Hiring Range $44.00 - $50.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we stride to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a current RN license in the state of California?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have your Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced. Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least one (1) year of full-time general nursing care experience in an OR and/or PACU?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please select what shift you are interested in.
  • Part Time
  • Per Diem