Job Title: Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: Healdsburg, CA
Shift & Schedule:
Type: Contract | 13 Weeks (With high possibility of extension or permanent placement)
Day Shift | 5x8 Hours
Variable Start Times (7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 11:00 AM)
40 Hours Per Week | On-Call Rotation Required
(Floating Required to Petaluma and Santa Rosa Facilities)
Pay Rate:
Local Pay: $2350.00 - $2450.00 Weekly
Traveler Pay: $2750.00 - $2800.00 Weekly (Stipend Provided)
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for an exciting Travel or Local job in Healdsburg, CA.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia.
Monitor and manage vital signs, airway patency, hemodynamic stability, and post-surgical pain levels.
Adapt to variable shift start times based on surgical caseload schedules.
Participate in the department's required on-call rotation.
Conduct Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) phone calls and obtain comprehensive patient histories.
Provide pre-surgical instructions and patient education.
Float to sister facilities in Petaluma and Santa Rosa as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient recovery progress and medication administration.
Assess discharge readiness and coordinate safe patient transitions.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
Active California Registered Nurse License.
BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
ACLS Certification through the AHA.
Recent clinical experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center PACU environment.
Willingness and ability to float to Petaluma and Santa Rosa facilities.
Experience or comfort performing pre-admission surgical phone screenings.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient care skills.
Preferred Qualifications
PALS Certification.
Previous experience in high-volume PACU settings.
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.