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Rn, pacu

Community Health System·Fresno, California

$52 - $67/hrOtherOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 14 days ago
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Rn, pacu · $52 - $67/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +16% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Fresno, California ($45.29/hr, n=129)
  • 143 similar openings in the Fresno area · median $45.29/hr
$8.45/hr · p10p90 · $104,000/hr
this role: $52.34/hrmedian $45.29/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 129 posted nursing roles in Fresno, California rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 16% above the Fresno, California median for nursing roles.

The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess patient needs and monitor physical and emotional well-being in the PACU. They are responsible for maintaining a sterile surgical environment and collaborating with other departments to ensure continuity of care.

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

Your Career at Community | Opportunity. Challenge. Growth. 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, ICU Stepdown, or similar Inpatient 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 work some weekends and holidays Disclaimers
  • 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 have graduated from an accredited registered nursing program and possess at least 2 years of recent ICU or PACU experience. A California RN license is required, along with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

  • professional certificate
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • Patient education
  • Nursing process
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Critical care nursing
  • Post-surgical care
  • Sterile environment maintenance
  • Emergency intervention
  • Respiratory monitoring

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vacation time
  • Free parking
  • Continuing education
  • Scholarships
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Relocation package
  • Matching contributions
  • Sign-on incentive
  • Electric charging

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$52 - $67/hr
Location
Fresno, California
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Aug 26, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

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...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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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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