RN - PTU/PACU, Santa Monica Surgery Center

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a dedicated perioperative RN for our Outpatient Surgery Center. The PTU/PACU RN provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical procedures, with responsibilities including anesthesia recovery, pain management, and patient education.

The ideal candidate has California RN licensure, a BSN or MSN, and at least 2 years of PACU or critical care experience. BLS/ACLS is required, with PALS within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Current valid California RN license required.
• BSN or MSN required.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous/recent RN experience in PACU or critical care unit.
• BLS, ACLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association required. PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care for patients in the Outpatient Surgery Center (Santa Monica) PACU/PTU.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative assessments and care; monitor recovery from anesthesia.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high‑quality care and efficient patient flow.

Skills

California RN license

Postoperative care

Critical care experience

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 1100 - 1930

Posted Date

10/23/2026

Salary Range: $65.76 - 97.76 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32499

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Become a key member of a world-class health organization. Contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level.Ucando all this and more at UCLA Health.

In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide exceptional nursing care for our patients at the Outpatient Surgery Center in Santa Monica PTU and PACU.The PTU/PACU RN provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures.Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, preparing patients for procedures, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, managing pain and postoperative complications, administering medications, and providing patient and family education.The RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and efficient patient flow.The role requires strong critical thinking, clinical assessment skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Job Qualifications

*Please ensure your resume and application clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience*

We’re seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:

• Current valid California RN license required.
• BSN or MSN required.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous/recent RN experience in PACU or critical care unit.
• BLS, ACLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association required. PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis.
• Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plans activity involving patients, family and staff.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.