Huntington Hospital, NY·Pasadena, California
The PACU RN provides concentrated observation and care for patients of all ages during the immediate post-anesthesia period. Responsibilities include coordinating care across the healthcare continuum, monitoring recovery, and facilitating safe transfers to the next level of care.
Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified needs of the patient/family.
Supervises the management of patient care utilizing critical thinking and nursing process, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, care planning and evaluating outcomes.
Coordinates patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting individual patient needs.
The PACU RN provides concentrated observation and care of patients of all ages during the immediate post anesthesia period and facilitates the patients care through a collaborative effort with physicians and other health care team members, including transfer on a continuum of care to the appropriate department.
This position may require flexibility of hours.
Bachelor’s degree (BSN) required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will be considered if enrolled in a BSN program with degree completion within 2 years of date of hire or date of transfer to an RN position. Diploma or transcripts on highest degree earned required.
Minimum 1 year of current experience in acute care area of expertise/equivalent service area, 2 years preferred. One year Critical Care, PACU and Trauma Center experience Preferred. Must challenge and successfully pass the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum within 21 days of hire. Basic computer skills/experience with computerized documentation systems required.
Required: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
Preferred: Current unrestricted Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or related certification
Job Title: Registered Nurse 8/10HR 13_Recovery Rm Svc-PACU
Department: Recovery Rm Svc-PACU
Shift Duration: 8
Primary Shift: Evenings
Time Type: Part time
Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
The estimated base rate for this position is $55.18 - $85.53.
Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
Requires a BSN (or ADN with BSN enrollment) and a current unrestricted California RN license. Candidates must hold BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications and have at least one year of acute care experience.
Market context
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.
