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Rn, pacu

Community Health System·Fresno, California

$52 - $67/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess patient needs and ensure a safe environment of care within the PACU. Responsibilities include providing post-surgical education and monitoring patients for critical changes in status, such as respiratory depression.

Overview Opportunities for you!

Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas) RN Advancement Pathway for growth, built for nurses, by nurses Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions Great food options with on-demand ordering Free parking and electric charging Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community.

All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams.

Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

In your role, you will: Utilize the nursing process to identify patient needs for continuous assessment in the PACU. Document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensure a safe environment of care. Work alongside other departments to ensure continuity of care. Provide post-surgical education to patients, creating and maintaining a sterile and safe surgical environment for the patient and monitoring the patient’s physical and emotional well-being throughout the surgical care continuum Monitoring patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as respiratory depression and institute appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

  • Education and Experience Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program Minimum 2 years recent ICU, Critical Care, or PACU experience California RN state license BLS Certification ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into job PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into job. Ability to take On-Call during the week and some weekends and holidays Disclaimers
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Community Health System

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician...

Salary listed on 91 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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  • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
  • If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
  • Requirements

    Candidates must be graduates of an accredited registered nursing program with a valid California RN license and at least 2 years of recent ICU, Critical Care, or PACU experience. BLS certification is required, with ACLS and PALS certifications needed within 6 months of hire.

    • professional certificate
    • Nursing process
    • Patient monitoring
    • Patient assessment
    • Critical care
    • ICU nursing
    • PACU nursing
    • Sterile environment maintenance
    • Post-surgical education
    • Respiratory depression intervention

    Benefits

    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vacation time
    • Free parking
    • Relocation package
    • Certification reimbursement
    • Concierge service
    • Free continuing education
    • 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
    • Sign-on incentive
    • Call pay
    • Education programs and scholarships
    • On-demand food options
    • Electric charging
    • RN Advancement Pathway
    • Time and a half after 8 hours
    • Weekend and night differential

    Posting details

    Employment type
    Other
    Work arrangement
    On Site
    Experience
    2-5 yrs
    Salary
    $52 - $67/hr
    Location
    Fresno, California
    Posted
    May 8, 2026
    Closes
    May 8, 2027
    Application
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    Market context

    California nursing roles remain highly competitive

    California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.

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