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Registered Nurse II, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Registered Nurse II, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)-March 2024
Sacramento
Mar 30, 2026
About Registered Nurse II, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

  We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

  Organization:

  SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

  Position Overview:

  Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

  Job Description :

  EDUCATION:

  Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  RN-Registered Nurse of California

  BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

  DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support:

  PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

  TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  2 years of recent relevant experience.

  (PACU)-ICU or PICU/PACU Experience Required

  DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

  2 years RN with at least six months of prior experience in PACU, PICU or ICU in a multiple specialty acute care facility within the last two yearsSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

  Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

  Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

  Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.

  Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).

  Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.

  Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.

  Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.

  Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

  Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

  Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

  Job Shift:

  Varied

  Schedule:

  Full Time

  Shift Hours:

  10

  Days of the Week:

  Variable

  Weekend Requirements:

  Rotating Weekends

  Benefits:

  Yes

  Unions:

  No

  Position Status:

  Non-Exempt

  Weekly Hours:

  30

  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Number of Openings:

  1

  This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

  Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

  Pay Range is $72.27 to $94.66 / hour

  The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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