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Astrana Health

RN - OR Per Diem

Tustin, CA

$53/hr

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse is specially trained in hemodynamic monitoring and therapeutic equipment necessary to provide specialized medical and/or surgical nursing care to ...

NVISION Eye Centers

Registered Nurse - PRN

Roseville, CA · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

... PACU, Gives brief report to PACU RN when taking the patient from the OR to PACU. * Cleans the OR after surgery with the CST and sets up room for the next case before assisting with transfer of the ...

Sutter Health

Staff Nurse II, PACU

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$84.50 - $114.34/hr

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program ... Evenings Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements:

Eagle Ambulance

Critical Care Transport RN

Rodeo, CA · On-site

$162K - $175K/yr

Full (Benefitted Position), Part-Time and Per Diem Positions Available. Attention all ED, ICU RNs ... Minimum 2 years of current critical care experience (i.e., ICU, CCU, PACU, or ER), which includes ...

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How much do part time pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average weekly pay for part time pacu rn in California is $2,294.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,803.85 and $2,751.92 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Part Time PACU RN?

A Part Time PACU RN is a Registered Nurse who works in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on a part-time basis. These nurses are responsible for monitoring and caring for patients as they recover from anesthesia following surgery. Their duties include assessing vital signs, managing pain, providing education to patients and families, and responding to any complications that arise during the recovery process. Part-time PACU RNs typically have flexible schedules, working fewer hours than full-time staff, but must still maintain the same level of skill and certification.

What are the most common challenges faced by part-time PACU RNs, and how can they be managed?

Part-time PACU RNs often face challenges related to staying updated with unit protocols and maintaining continuity of care due to less frequent shifts. Additionally, adapting quickly to post-anesthesia patient needs and collaborating with multiple surgical teams can be demanding. To manage these challenges, regular communication with full-time staff, attending ongoing training sessions, and thorough handoff practices are essential. Being proactive in seeking updates and feedback also helps maintain high-quality patient care and smooth workflow integration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time PACU RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time PACU RN, you need a valid RN license, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience with post-anesthesia care. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, patient monitoring equipment, and certifications like BLS and ACLS is typically required. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure safe, efficient recovery for post-surgical patients and support effective teamwork in a critical care environment.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Pacu Rn job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 38% Full Time, 51% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,305 per year, or $57.4 per hour.
Registered Nurse Per Diem 8HR 13

Registered Nurse Per Diem 8HR 13

Huntington Hospital

Pasadena, CA • On-site

$56.81 - $81.13/hr

Part-time, Per diem

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

When you join the Huntington Hospital team, you are aligning yourself with an organization whose values drive our philosophy of compassionate community care. Over the past 129 years, we’ve grown from a small 16-bed hospital to a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 619 beds. As part of our commitment to providing equitable, high-quality care to all members of our community, we embrace differences and work hard to create a place of belonging for our patients and our employees. When you join the Huntington family, you’ll be empowered to enact change that continuously improves our ability to deliver world-class care, with kindness and dignity, to all who need it.

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Expectations:

Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified needs of the patient/family. Supervises the management of patient care utilizing critical thinking and nursing process, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, care planning and evaluating outcomes. Coordinates patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting individual patient needs.
The PACU RN provides concentrated observation and care of patients of all ages during the immediate post anesthesia
period and facilitates the patients care through a collaborative effort with physicians and other health care team members, including transfer on a continuum of care to the appropriate department.
This position may require flexibility of hours.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree (BSN) required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will be considered if enrolled in a BSN program with degree completion within 2 years of date of hire or date of transfer to an RN position. Diploma or transcripts on highest degree earned required.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Minimum 1 year of current experience in acute care area of expertise/equivalent service area required, 2 years preferred. One year Critical Care, PACU and Trauma Center experience Preferred.
Must challenge and successfully pass the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum within 21 days of hire. Basic computer skills/experience with computerized documentation systems required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
Preferred:
Current unrestricted Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or related certification
SKILLS:
Additional Unit Specific Essential Functions:
1. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering care utilizing advanced knowledge base of Cardiovascular, Neuro, Respiratory, and Metabolic issues as pertains to the individual patient.
2. Moves patients toward discharge to the next level of care following the established discharge criteria including but not limited to Aldrete score, dermatome level, stable BP, heart rate, oxygen saturation of 94% or higher, and proper Pain Management.
3. Communicates appropriately with the MD on any patient status variance that influences an expected progressive recovery course toward transfer to the next level of care.
4. Accompanies the patient on transfer and gives a thorough report utilizing appropriate Hand-Off format, including a review of the post operative orders, to the receiving RN.
5. Demonstrates ability to assist with ECTs.
6. Maintains annual competencies via skills validation and self studies. Attends a code blue drill every twelve months.
7. Maintains basic knowledge of Joint Commission requirements and the National Patient Safety Goals.
8. Demonstrates commitment to the Customer Service standards by providing information to patient, visitors, coworkers, and physicians in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner.

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Job Title: Registered Nurse Per Diem 8/10HR 13_Recovery Rm Svc-PACU

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Department: Recovery Rm Svc-PACU

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Shift Duration: 8

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Primary Shift: Evenings

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Time Type: Part time

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Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $56.81 - $81.13.

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

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