The Registered Nurse will provide family-centered patient care in the pre-op and PACU settings while maintaining accurate documentation and reports. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team and the ability to respond to unexpected changes in workload or staffing.
Work Location Orange, California
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care.
We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices.
And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine.
CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.
Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.
Environmental Sustainability Statement Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.
Job Summary We are looking for RNs with at least 1 year of pre-op/PACU experience for this role.
Preference for those with pediatric experience.
This position does require call shifts and you must be able to be on campus within 30 minutes. Pay Range Minimum $56.96 Midpoint $74.05 Maximum $91.14 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements. Experience
Required: Minimum of one (1) year of acute care nursing experience OR nine (9) months of acute care nursing experience in a pediatric setting.
Preferred: One (1) year acute care nursing in a pediatric inpatient hospital.
Graduation from an accredited school of Registered Nursing; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required within two (2) years of hire.
Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care, based upon age appropriateness, cultural and spiritual needs. Excellent customer satisfaction skills; effective communication skills. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner. Ability to work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others. Ability to prepare timely and accurate documentation and reports. Ability to perform work according to CHOC policies and procedures, professional standards of care and applicable laws. Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in response to unexpected changes in work load/staffing. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards, care with sensitivity and respect; advance care through development of new ideas and technology; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and, exceed customer expectations.
Candidates must have at least one year of acute care nursing experience and hold current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required within two years of hire.
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.