Experience Nursing Amid California's Enchanting Wine Country!

Company: NurseRecruiter
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: July 15, 2025

Job Description:

Day 5x8-Hour (06:00 - 14:30) 40 hours per week Step into the tranquil beauty of Santa Rosa, where your skills as a PACU nurse will not only aid in patient recovery but also unveil a vibrant local culture and breathtaking landscapes. Imagine monitoring vital signs, providing critical care, and collaborating with a surgical team, all while immersing yourself in the serene charm of wine country. Embrace the journey where every shift brings the potential to transform lives amidst a captivating setting. Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care, particularly in urgent care and inpatient settings. As a PACU nurse, you will play a crucial role in monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort during the critical post-operative period. Your expertise in airway management and aseptic techniques will be essential as you provide high-quality care to patients of all ages, including infants. Duties Monitor and assess patients' vital signs and overall condition post-surgery. Administer medications as prescribed and manage intravenous (IV) lines. Provide immediate care for any complications or emergencies that may arise. Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure continuity of care. Educate patients and their families about post-operative care and recovery processes. Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health record systems such as Athenahealth. Implement infection control protocols, ensuring aseptic techniques are followed at all times. Assist with the transition of patients to inpatient units or home community care as needed. Certfications: ACLS, BLS Skills Cardiovascular - Care of the Patient Strong knowledge of urgent care practices and hospital medicine. Proficiency in airway management techniques for various patient demographics. Experience in providing infant care within a clinical setting is preferred. Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple patients and tasks efficiently. Commitment to delivering compassionate patient-centered care. This position is the pre and post procedure area for the Cardiac Cath Lab and IR. Experience working with recovering cardiac patients is required. Start times vary from 0600 to 1100. There is a call requirement of up to 3 shifts in a two week period which could include weekend call. Weekend call is Saturday from 0600 to Sunday at 0600 and Sunday from 0609 to Monday at 0600 Start date? ASAP Ratios:? 1:3 First-timers accepted: Yes Weekend REQ? Yes Is on-call REQ? Yes Locals accepted: Yes Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract Pay: $67.61 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Anesthesiology Physical Setting: Hospital Work Location: In person ACI Health, a Fairfax, VA–based, Joint Commission–accredited staffing and consulting partner, deploys travel, contract, and permanent RNs, LPNs, and allied clinicians nationwide, supported by robust credentialing and MSP services. Nurses gain flexible assignments, prompt pay, and 24/7 clinical support while helping clients streamline length-of-stay and elevate patient outcomes—advancing real healthcare transformation wherever we serve.

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