About This Position
Join us as a Registered Nurse in Petaluma, CA, for a 13-week travel contract in the PACU. Work a day shift while supporting patients through pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery.
Position Details
- Specialty: RN - General; unit: PACU
- Travel/contract assignment lasting 13 weeks
- Day shift: five 8-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Start date: December 14, 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care for patients before and after procedures, including during post-anesthesia recovery.
- Assess patient status, support safe transitions through the care process, and communicate relevant observations to the care team.
- Document patient care and follow applicable clinical protocols.
Requirements
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
- Epic charting experience is required; travel experience is not required.
- Respiratory: End-Tidal CO2 monitoring; airway assessment; assist/manage intubation; care of ventilated patient; chest tube management; fresh tracheostomy; interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs).
- Plastics: Abdominoplasty; breast augmentation.
- IV therapy/phlebotomy: Accessing/managing ports; blood product administration; phlebotomy; PICC line care and management; starting and maintaining IVs.
- Work settings: Ambulatory/outpatient; inpatient; Phase I PACU; Phase II recovery; pre-post (required).
- Medications: Antiarrhythmics; anticoagulation therapy; antihypertensives; emergency medications; IV vasopressors; narcotics/opioid analgesics; procedural sedation administration/monitoring; reversal agents.
- Cardiac monitoring: Arterial line management (required); dysrhythmia recognition/management.
- Genitourinary/renal: AV fistula/shunt; TURP.
- Gynecology: Bilateral tubal ligation; hysterectomy; mastectomy.
- Ophthalmology: Cataract extraction/implant; eye trauma.
- Gastrointestinal: Cholecystectomy; colon surgery.
- Orthopedics: Circulation checks; open reduction and internal fixation; total joint replacement.
- Types of anesthesia: Conscious sedation; general; local; monitored anesthesia care (MAC); nerve blocks; post-epidural management; spinal.
- Pre/post-operative patient care: Discharge instructions; follow-up phone calls; medication reconciliation; obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG; obtain operative/procedural consent; pre-op assessment; pre-op education; pre-op medications; pre/post endoscopy procedures; pre/post operative procedures; review history and physical; straight urinary catheterization (female); straight urinary catheterization (male); wound vacs.
- Surgery cases: Endo/laparoscopic; general; gyn; neuro/spine; ophthalmology; ortho/spine; ortho/total joints; plastics; podiatry; urology; vascular (required).
- Neurological: Hypothermia protocol; spine surgery; stroke scale.
- Endocrine: Insulin protocols.
- Professional topics and skills: Interpretation and communication of lab values; isolation precautions/PPE; malignant hyperthermia protocol; pain assessment and management; PCA pump management; RASS (Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale).
- Pediatrics: Management of pediatric patients.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Earn $59.00–$70.00 per hour. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment and reliable weekly pay. Quick2Hire also offers per diem shifts if you want extra flexibility.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
At least 1 year of experience. ICU/ED experience is preferred in addition to PACU experience.
