Travel Nurse RN - PreOp​/PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Pre Op / PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

• Specialty:
  Pre Op / PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Description:

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- Description:

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.

Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the pre and post operative/procedure care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a variety of health care needs and disease processes. Care includes technical skills, equipment, assessment, pre and post education and discharge in a fast paced environment. Minimum of one year experience in pre and post op diagnostic cath lab preferred. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements:

Education and

Work Experience:

Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent:
Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing:
Preferred Completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class with passing score:
Required Minimum 6 months experience in medical surgical nursing in last 2 years:
Preferred Minimum of one year experience in pre and post op diagnostic cath lab:
Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Current RN license in state of practice:
Required Basic Life Support (BLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required Advanced Cardiovascular?

Life Support (ACLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice:
Required Facility Specific License/

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS:
Required AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS:
Required

Essential Functions:

Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes using standards of care 95% of the time. Recognizes symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress or other impending emergencies 100% of the time. Demonstrates the knowledge/skill in the care of patients during post operative phase two recovery. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served.

Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation. Understands and follows chain of command per policy. Reviews medical history, physical examination, nursing care plan and all available assessment data 95% of the time. Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and reports it to the appropriate person 95% of the time. Delegates patient care tasks to ancillary personnel based on individual competency and scope of pract...Requirements:

At least two years recent experience in field, current BLS certification, and a current nursing license per the state of assignment. For additional and specialty-specific requirement, please contact us Comments:

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