RN - PACU

Cynet Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN for PACU in Torrance, CA for a 13-week assignment. The role requires 1 year PACU experience with ER/ICU exposure, CA license, and ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications. Cerner experience and Phase II recovery proficiency are needed, along with discharge instructions expertise.

The unit handles pediatric to adult post‑op and catheterization patients, ~4:1 patient ratio, with every-other-weekend shifts and no unit floating or on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PACU experience plus ER or ICU experience required.
• Active California license required at the time of submission.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Care for pediatric to adult post-operative and catheterization lab patients.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 4:1.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• Provide discharge instructions to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physical therapy and respiratory services.

Skills

PACU experience

ER experience

ICU experience

Post-operative care

Tools

Cerner

Phase II recovery

Job description

RN - PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum 1 year of PACU experience plus ER or ICU experience required.

License: Active California license required at the time of submission.

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS required.

Must-Have:

Experience with Cerner and Phase II recovery.Discharge experience required.

Description:Job requirements include a minimum of 1 year of PACU experience in addition to ER or ICU experience.Certifications required are ACLS, BLS, and PALS.First-time travelers are accepted.Requirements include experience with Cerner and the ability to care for patients in Phase II and provide discharge instructions.Job duties include caring for pediatric to adult patients, including post-operative and catheterization lab patients.The patient ratio is approximately 4 patients per nurse.Weekend shifts are required every other weekend.No floating between units is required.No on-call duties are expected.References from a supervisor or higher position within the past year are required.No scheduling requests can be accommodated.The unit provides interdisciplinary support from various teams, including physical therapy and respiratory services.The daily census for the unit is typically around 25 patients.