Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC - Recovery Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Posting number: 26-74047-20

Department: RUHS-Medical Center

Division: Recovery (PACU)

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE III - MC/CHC

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Nursing

Summary

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse, (regular, full-time position), to work in the Recovery Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, (PACU).   As a Level I Trauma Center, the PACU provides 24/7 support to the Operating Room. This position requires participation in a rotating on-call/back-up schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, PACU nurses may be floated within the Perioperative Services department (Preop/Postop), or assigned as a helping hand throughout the hospital based on patient care needs, clinical competency, and departmental staffing requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of recent ICU experience as a Registered Nurse in a Level I Trauma Center or an equivalent high-acuity critical care setting.  Please note, two years of recent ICU experience, with at least one year of recent PACU experience as a Registered Nurse, is highly preferred.  Additionally, he/she will possess a demonstrated ability to care for critically ill post-operative patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.  

Required Licenses & Certifications

• A current and valid Registered Nurse license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• A current and valid Basic Life Support, (BLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support, (ACLS), certification issued by the American Heart Association. 
• A current and valid Pediatric Advances Life Support, (PALS), certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• A current and valid National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), certification issued by the American Heart Association, Blue Cloud-National Stroke Association, or Apex.
• A current and valid Trauma Care After Resuscitation, (TCAR), certification, (may be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer)
• A current and valid Pediatric Care Advanced Resuscitation, (PCAR), certification (may be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer)

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: 6/12-1/8, Night Shift, 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m., rotating weekends, rotating on-call/back-up coverage, required to work holidays

Salary Range (Hourly) & Differentials

• Registered Nurse II - MC/CHC - $45.7530 - $70.8141
• Registered Nurse III - MC/CHC - $57.1735 - $80.2448
• Evening Shift Differential (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.): $2.50/hour
• Night shift Differential (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.): $5.00/hour

Meet the Team!

At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and diverse community. Nationally recognized for its forward-thinking and innovative approach to patient care, RUHS Medical Center is also a proud teaching hospital and one of the top employers in the region.

Our 439-bed facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and home to the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Here, you’ll gain valuable experience across a wide range of specialties, including trauma care, stroke, pediatrics, and critical care.

We are committed to your professional growth, offering continuous education, training, and career development programs in a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding environment. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or just starting your career, RUHS Medical Center provides unparalleled opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Could you see yourself making a difference here?  Discover more about RUHS Medical Center at www.ruhealth.org.

Examples of duties

Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for medical t