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Pacu Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Medlivo is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lakewood, Colorado. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Duration ...

RN - PACU

Arvada, CO · On-site

$1.8K/wk

Registered Nurse - PACU Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care experience ... Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing pain, assessing recovery, and responding ...

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing pain, assessing recovery, and responding ... PACU,19:00:00-07:30:00 About Prime Staffing At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of ...

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing pain, assessing recovery, and responding ... PACU,19:00:00-07:30:00 About Prime Staffing At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of ...

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/28/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Stability Healthcare is ...

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Pacu Manager information

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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Pacu jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Pacu jobs in Colorado are:

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What cities in Colorado are hiring for Pacu Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Pacu Manager job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution.

Travel PACU Registered Nurse

Medlivo

Lakewood, CO • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Medlivo is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lakewood, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

RN - PACU | 12hr Variable Shifts | Primarily 11a-11p | ACLS, BLS, PALS Required | EPIC | Level 1 Trauma Facility | 22 Bed PACU | Phase 1 & 2 Recovery | Ratios 1:1-2 | Must Have ED or ICU Experience | Cases: Ortho, Trauma, Cardiac, Urology, Pulmonary & GI | ICU Patients Recover in PACU | Call: 1 Night Every 6 Weeks | Floating Required | RNs Read Own Strips | Hospital Provided Scrubs | PACU & Surgery Center Orientation | 60 Mile Radius Rule

Medlivo Job ID #1111489. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Medlivo


Benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health Care FSA
  • Life insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits