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Voyage Health

Travel RN PACU

Draper, UT · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

Position Details Specialty: RN PACU Location: Draper, Utah Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $1962 - $2065 per week Shift: 5x8 Days Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 8-week Position: RN PACU ...

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How much do outpatient pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average weekly pay for outpatient pacu rn in Utah is $2,116.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,663.46 and $2,538.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Outpatient Pacu Rn position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outpatient PACU RN, you need expertise in post-anesthesia care, patient monitoring, advanced life support, and must hold a current RN license and BLS/ACLS certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, vital sign monitors, and pain management protocols is often required. Strong communication, multitasking, and the ability to act quickly under pressure are critical soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure safe, efficient recovery for patients after outpatient procedures and effective collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams.

What is an Outpatient PACU RN job?

An Outpatient PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who cares for patients recovering from anesthesia after outpatient surgical procedures. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess for complications, and ensure patients are stable before discharge. These nurses work in surgical centers or hospitals, collaborating with anesthesiologists and surgeons. Their primary focus is patient safety, comfort, and a smooth recovery process. Strong critical thinking, communication, and assessment skills are essential in this role.

What are typical responsibilities for an Outpatient PACU RN during a shift?

As an Outpatient PACU RN, your main responsibilities include closely monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia, managing pain and potential complications, and ensuring patients meet discharge criteria safely and comfortably. You will regularly assess vital signs, administer medications, and educate patients and their families about post-procedure care. Additionally, you'll collaborate closely with surgical, anesthesia, and administrative teams to coordinate care and facilitate efficient patient flow. The outpatient setting often means a fast-paced environment with a steady rotation of patients, so strong organizational skills are essential.

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Infographic showing various Outpatient Pacu Rn job openings in Utah as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,053 per year, or $52.9 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Perm Staff Jobs

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Perm Staff Jobs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff
PACU Registered Nurse

As a PACU Registered Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center continue its’ legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company’s mission and vision.

What you will do in this role:

  • Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and provided
  • You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques
  • Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
  • You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
  • Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure
  • Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
  • Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family
  • Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria

Qualifications you will need:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required
  • 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery
  • Active RN license as required by state of employment
  • BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
  • ACLS required within 30-days of hire
  • PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire
Benefits

Mt. Olympus Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Mt. Olympus Surgery Center was established in 1991. We are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our center is a fully licensed, JCAHO-accredited, freestanding surgical facility. We perform over 400 cases a month. Services in orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, colon & rectal surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, podiatry, radiology oncology, and urology are available. We are a member of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for over a decade.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our PACU Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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