Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, California — a community anchor since 1917 — is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This is a direct patient-care role focused on the full perioperative nursing cycle: planning, executing, directing, and evaluating care for surgical patients from arrival through recovery. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available for qualified candidates, making this one of the stronger incentive packages in the Central Valley nursing market.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified experienced RN candidates
- Relocation assistance available for select positions
- Medical coverage: free PPO plan for employee and family, plus prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- 401(k) with 50% employer match up to 6% of pay; employee stock purchase plan; flexible spending accounts; retirement readiness tools and financial well-being counseling
- Registered Nurse-specific Retirement Medical Benefit Account (RMBA): 2% of annual eligible income set aside per program guidelines
- Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational programs
- Paid time off plus short-term and long-term disability plan coverage
- Additional coverage: life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support resources
Practice Highlights
- PACU role within a full-service acute care community hospital with nearly 100 years of continuous operation in Turlock, CA
- Responsible for the complete perioperative nursing process: assessment, planning, execution, direction, and evaluation of direct and indirect surgical patient care
- Ensures continuity of care throughout the entire surgical experience, from pre-op through post-anesthesia recovery
- Utilizes the nursing process to identify and meet individualized patient needs across the surgical population
- Collaborative care environment supported by a broad network of medical specialists and service lines tailored to the local community
- Part of a large health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers, providing access to system-wide resources, protocols, and clinical support
Qualifications
- Current, active State of California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in PACU, Emergency Room, or ICU required
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
- Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
- ASPAN (American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses) certification preferred
- Demonstrated alignment with organizational goals and objectives in a team-based care setting
About the Community
Turlock is a mid-sized city in California's Central Valley, situated in Stanislaus County approximately 100 miles east of San Francisco and 65 miles south of Sacramento — close enough to major metros for weekend access, yet offering a notably lower cost of living than the Bay Area. The region features a warm climate, proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada foothills, and a strong agricultural heritage that supports a tight-knit, family-oriented community. Turlock's public and private school options, affordable housing, and access to California State University Stanislaus make it a practical and appealing base for healthcare professionals at any career stage.