Job Opportunity: Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Work 10-hour day shifts with variable start times.

• May rotate to Pre-Op or PACU units.

• Ability to float to other facilities within the health system is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) AHA certification required for many clinical areas (not specifically required for this role but generally expected in related units).

• Pass/Fail Telemetry and Medication exams required on first day of orientation for nurses in specified units.

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam with a passing score of 80% or higher, completed within one year prior to start.

• Unit-specific competency exam with a passing score of 80% or higher, completed within one year prior to start.

• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams with passing scores of 80% or higher, completed within one year prior to start and updated annually.

• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for all RNs.

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including specific counties and nationwide checks, completed within 30 days of start and renewed annually.

• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript.

• Employment verification covering 7 years, matching resume. Attestations considered only after multiple verification attempts, but not for most recent employment.

• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC), negative results required within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years.

• Primary source license verification within 30 days of start.

• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work.

• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved mask types required), updated annually.

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations not accepted except with medical exemption).

• Two negative TB tests required: one within 1 year and one within 3 months of start (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot). Annual TB questionnaire required.

• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)

  • Mumps

  • Rubella

  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)

  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)

• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April).

• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current policy.

Additional Requirements & Information

• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or on Day 1 of orientation.

• Completion of Cyber Security Awareness Training and Quiz annually.

• Completion of HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module and Quiz annually.

• Emergency contact information must be provided.

• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training may be required for some units.

• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam required for nurses working in telemetry and critical care units.

• Candidates must review and comply with COVID-19 preparedness and related questionnaires prior to start.

• Parking and uniform policies must be reviewed and acknowledged before starting.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

• Floating to other facilities within the health system is a job expectation.

• All certifications must be current and issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) unless otherwise specified.

• Candidates must be prepared for pass/fail testing on medication and telemetry on the first day of orientation.

• References should be supervisory and preferably from the most recent place of employment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a pediatric post-anesthesia care unit with a reputable health system in California, requiring strong pediatric nursing skills and flexibility to float within the system.

Required Qualifications

• California Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.

• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

• Ability to provide two supervisory references from recent employment.

• Current and updated resume covering the last 7 years of work history (explain gaps of 30+ days).

• Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually