Rn Pacu

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

If you are a nurse (RN) looking for a position where you can utilize AND grow your critical care experience our PostAnesthesia Care Unit (PACU) supporting a Level 1 Trauma Center may just be for the place for you to grow your a Registered Nurse in our PACU you will be key to patient experience postsurgery. From continuous assessment to ensuring patient safety comfort continuity of care and postsurgical education you will have the opportunity to serve a large patient population that is everchanging.

When you are working in either phase 1 caring for trauma and critical care patients or phase 2 preparing for a discharge home you will make a tremendous impact here. With 28 PACU bays covering both emergent trauma as well as scheduled procedures your day is anything but predictable. With a diverse patient population and the variety of care that we provide you will be challenged to grow your skills and will be supported as you do.

Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC is the flagship hospital of Community Medical Centers a private notforprofit healthcare system based in Fresno California and the largest healthcare provider and private employer in central California. We are home to the only Level 1 Trauma and comprehensive burn centers between Los Angeles and Sacramento. The 58000 squarefoot emergency department is one of the largest and busiest in the state! Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties averaging a daily census of 641 patients. Were affiliated with UCSF as a teaching facility and have trained 3000 Medical Doctors to date plus remain investing in research and training grants.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. Because of this we provide unique benefits including wellbeing support through ondemand resources as well as excellent retirement options and core benefits. Financial benefits are important too and outside base compensation we provide relocation bonuses if you are moving to our wonderful community.

Your Career at Community Opportunity. Challenge. Growth.

In your role you will:

• Utilize the nursing process to identify patient needs for continuous assessment in the PACU.
• Document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensure a safe environment of care.
• Work alongside other departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide postsurgical education to patients creating and maintaining a sterile and safe surgical environment for the patient and monitoring the patients physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the surgical care continuum
• Monitoring patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as respiratory depression and institute appropriate interventions.

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program
• Minimum 2 years recent ICU Critical Care or PACU experience
• California RN state license
• BLS Certification
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into job
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into job.
• Ability to take OnCall during the week and work some weekends and holidays

Have questions

Contact Recruiter Bevan Guevara at

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
If any bonuses are noted they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.