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Shriners Children's·Pasadena, California
Registered Nurse PACU · $56 - $79/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 37 posted nursing roles in Pasadena, California rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 15% above the Pasadena, California median for nursing roles.
The PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, family education, and managing transitions of care. They also provide leadership through preceptor roles, quality improvement efforts, and by mentoring staff within the hospital's professional practice model.
Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other.
Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.
We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking.
Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.
Please click here to learn more about our locations.
The PACU Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Shriners Hospitals for Children Professional Practice Model (FOCUSED), which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The PACU RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The PACU RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. Key Responsibilities: Performs professional nursing services for patients with a variety of needs utilizing the nursing process and within the scope, ethics and standards of practice as defined by the American Nurses Association and the California BRN Nurse Practice Act. Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals. Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that prescribes strategies which address health promotion and restoration, health maintenance, or health related problems or issues and alternatives to attain expected outcomes Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice Integrates evidence and research findings into practice Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community Required Qualifications: CA RN License BSN CPR PALS
Candidates must hold a valid California RN license, a BSN degree, and current CPR and PALS certifications. One year of specialty experience is preferred for this position.
One year of specialty experience preferred. The pay range for this position is: $56.03 - $79.10/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
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.