Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Boston, MA ยท On-site
GrapeTree Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a ... GrapeTree takes pride in staffing high-quality, experienced CNAs, STNAs, LPNs, and RNs in 8-13 week ...
Travel PACU RN
Boston, MA ยท On-site
GrapeTree Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a ... GrapeTree takes pride in staffing high-quality, experienced CNAs, STNAs, LPNs, and RNs in 8-13 week ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Farmington, NM ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Farmington, NM ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Westerville, OH ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Westerville, OH ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Tucson, AZ ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Tucson, AZ ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Boston, MA ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Boston, MA ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Columbia, MO ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Columbia, MO ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Jacksonville, NC ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
New
Travel PACU RN
Jacksonville, NC ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
New
Travel PACU RN
Madison, WI ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
New
Travel PACU RN
Madison, WI ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
New
Travel PACU RN
Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU RN
Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel RN PACU
Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel RN PACU
Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site
Posted job title: PACU RN About PRN Healthcare Our story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but ...
Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,211 per week
Columbus, OH ยท On-site
$2.2K/wk
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/10/2026 * Duration: 12 ... LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs--across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics ...
Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,211 per week
Columbus, OH ยท On-site
$2.2K/wk
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/10/2026 * Duration: 12 ... LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs--across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics ...
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/17/2026 * Duration: 13 ... Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing ...
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/17/2026 * Duration: 13 ... Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing ...
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/17/2026 * Duration: 13 ... Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing ...
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/17/2026 * Duration: 13 ... Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing ...
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/10/2026 * Duration: 14 ... Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing ...
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/10/2026 * Duration: 14 ... Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing ...
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/24/2026 * Duration: 13 ... Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing ...
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/24/2026 * Duration: 13 ... Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing ...
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Norfolk, VA ยท On-site
... PACU unit. In this role, you will provide critical phase I and II recovery care for patients ... Current, active Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license. * Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS ...
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Norfolk, VA ยท On-site
... PACU unit. In this role, you will provide critical phase I and II recovery care for patients ... Current, active Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license. * Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS ...
Pacu Cna information
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$10.34 - $11.78
2% of jobs
$11.78 - $13.22
6% of jobs
$13.22 - $14.66
13% of jobs
$14.93 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.66 - $16.11
21% of jobs
The median wage is $16.74 / hr.
$16.11 - $17.55
18% of jobs
$17.55 - $18.99
13% of jobs
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$18.99 - $20.43
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$23.32 - $24.76
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How much do pacu cna jobs pay per hour?
What are the most common challenges PACU CNAs face when assisting patients recovering from anesthesia?
What are PACU CNAs?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PACU CNA, and why are they important?
What is the difference between Pacu Cna vs Certified Nursing Assistant?
| Aspect | Pacu Cna | Certified Nursing Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Requires specific state certification as a Pacu Cna | Requires state-approved CNA certification |
| Work Environment | Typically works in outpatient surgical settings or clinics | Works in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities |
| Job Responsibilities | Assists with patient recovery, monitors vital signs post-surgery | Provides basic patient care, assists with daily activities |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in outpatient surgical centers | In hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care |
The main difference between a Pacu Cna and a Certified Nursing Assistant lies in their work environment and specific responsibilities. Pacu Cnas focus on post-surgical patient care in outpatient settings, while CNAs typically work in hospitals or long-term care facilities providing general patient assistance.

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Posted 7 days ago
Job description
PRN Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
PRN Healthcare Job ID #1560089. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU RN
About PRN HealthcareOur story starts with a 21-year-old CNA named Pete Hietpas. Pete was diligently working in eastern Wisconsin with a variety of staffing agencies, but something was missing. He loved caring for his patients, but felt that staffing agencies were exchanging compassion for competitiveness. He was determined to change that. As a result, he started Nurses PRN in 1995 to become a model for the healthcare staffing industry โ being competitive in the marketplace, yet still maintaining a compassionate heart.
Over the years Nurses PRN grew and evolved as a nationwide healthcare staffing company, and therefore wanted to be more inclusive to all valued healthcare professionals: nurses, allied health, locum tenens, CNAs, and more. This lead to the introduction of PRN Healthcare, which is inclusive of Nurses PRN and all of our other healthcare divisions.
Our mission to create authentic, meaningful relationships with our healthcare professionals helps us set them up for success in their dream assignment, whether that be a travel contract, local contract, or per diem shift. This is all driven by the simple idea that better care for our healthcare workers, leads to better patient care โ and this is all supported by a dedicated internal staff.
Our company culture is strongly backed by faith-based values and activities, to remind us that our success provides us the opportunity to serve and give back to our communities. This is the spirit of caregiving. This is PRN Healthcare.
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Company provided housing options
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
About PRN Healthcare
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As a result, he started Nurses PRN in 1995 to become a model for the healthcare staffing industry - being competitive in the marketplace, yet still maintaining a compassionate heart. Over the years Nurses PRN grew and evolved as a nationwide healthcare staffing company, and therefore wanted to be more inclusive to all valued healthcare professionals: nurses, allied health, locum tenens, CNAs, and more. This lead to the introduction of PRN Healthcare, which is inclusive of Nurses PRN and all of our other healthcare divisions. Our mission to create authentic, meaningful relationships with our healthcare professionals helps us set them up for success in their dream assignment, whether that be a travel contract, local contract, or per diem shift. This is all driven by the simple idea that better care for our healthcare workers, leads to better patient care - and this is all supported by a dedicated internal staff. Our company culture is strongly backed by faith-based values and activities, to remind us that our success provides us the opportunity to serve and give back to our communities.
Industry
Recruiting and staffing services
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Appleton, WI, US
Year founded
1995