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United Surgical Partners

PACU RN

Fresno, CA · On-site

Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients ...

United Surgical Partners

PACU RN

Escondido, CA · On-site

Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients ...

USPI, INC.

PACU RN

Fresno, CA · On-site

$46 - $66/hr

Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients ...

California Pain

PACU Nurse

San Diego, CA · On-site

Pain management : PACU nurses administer pain medication and monitor its effectiveness, ensuring that patients are comfortable while also avoiding complications from medication. * Assessment : They ...

United Surgical Partners

RN PACU

San Diego, CA · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients ...

California Pain

PACU Nurse

San Diego, CA · On-site

Pain management : PACU nurses administer pain medication and monitor its effectiveness, ensuring that patients are comfortable while also avoiding complications from medication. * Assessment : They ...

California Pain

PACU Nurse

La Mesa, CA · On-site

Pain management : PACU nurses administer pain medication and monitor its effectiveness, ensuring that patients are comfortable while also avoiding complications from medication. * Assessment : They ...

California Pain

PACU Nurse

San Diego, CA · On-site

Pain management : PACU nurses administer pain medication and monitor its effectiveness, ensuring that patients are comfortable while also avoiding complications from medication. * Assessment : They ...

TEST - Kersey Use

PACU

Encino, CA · On-site

He/she typically have training in basic life support measures, airway management, acute surgical wound care, catheter procedures and the special requirements associated with anesthesia. PACU nurses ...

Shady Grove Fertility

OR/PACU Manager

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$160K - $170K/yr

OR/PACU Manager Enjoy meaningful work while contributing to an organization that changes lives every day. US Fertility, the nation's leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is ...

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How much do pacu manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for pacu manager in California is $59.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.02 and $70.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pacu manager?

A PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Manager oversees the operations of the recovery unit where patients are monitored after surgery. They manage nursing staff, ensure patient safety, maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, and coordinate care with surgical and anesthesia teams. Their role involves staffing, budgeting, and implementing best practices to optimize patient outcomes. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a pacu manager?

A PACU Manager oversees the post-anesthesia care unit by managing staffing schedules, supervising nursing care, ensuring adherence to recovery protocols, and facilitating effective patient hand-offs between surgical and nursing teams. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient safety, monitoring clinical outcomes, and leading staff education or process improvement initiatives. Additionally, PACU Managers often coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other departments to optimize patient throughput and resolve any care challenges. This dynamic role requires balancing administrative duties with hands-on support for both patients and nursing staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pacu manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PACU Manager, you need a solid background in post-anesthesia patient care, nursing leadership, and staff management, usually supported by a BSN degree and relevant RN licensure. Familiarity with perioperative information systems, patient monitoring equipment, and certifications such as ACLS and PALS is often required. Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills help manage staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams effectively. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe patient recovery, regulatory compliance, and smooth team operations in a busy surgical setting.

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PACU RN

Fresno, CA • On-site

United Surgical Partners
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Job description

We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no calls, no weekends and no holidays.
We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this locationsince 1985 and perform over 6,000 surgeries per year. Speciality areas include ENT, GI Lab, General Surgery, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Oral Surgery and Urology.

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients'' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Required Skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

  • Currently licensed in the state

  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU

  • SKILLS REQUIRED:

    1. Interdependent Partnering
    • Good communication and human relations skills.
    1. Mastering Complexity
    • Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.
    • Ability to master new skills.
    1. Technical/Functional
    • Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.
    • Current nursing assessment and patient care skills.
    • Telemetry experience necessary
    1. Education
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
    • Current license to practice nursing in the state.
    • CPR certified. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of employment if not currently certified.
    1. Experience
    • Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.
    1. Work environment
    • Outpatient Surgery
    • Physical demands (i.e. works on a computer, use of telephone, lifts up to 50 lbs.)
    • Works on computer, uses telephone.
    • Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting. Light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, ect. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist, be able to kneel.

The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principle functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the position.

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