Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) has 21 beds and cares for 50-80 patients/day. Schedule: This PACU RN will be working a 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks) on the rotating day/evening shift and 12 ...
Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) has 21 beds and cares for 50-80 patients/day. Schedule: This PACU RN will be working a 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks) on the rotating day/evening shift and 12 ...
Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) has 21 beds and cares for 50-80 patients/day. Schedule: This PACU RN will be working a 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks) on the rotating day/evening shift and 12 ...
Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) has 21 beds and cares for 50-80 patients/day. Schedule: This PACU RN will be working a 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks) on the rotating day/evening shift and 12 ...
Travel Pre-Op Registered Nurse - $2,462 per week
Woodbury, MN · On-site
$2.4K/wk
Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/27/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Looking for a great ...
Travel Pre-Op Registered Nurse - $2,462 per week
Woodbury, MN · On-site
$2.4K/wk
Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/27/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Looking for a great ...
RN - PACU
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
Registered Nurse We are seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in PACU/Pre Op/Phase 2. This position is primarily within the main hospital and includes responsibilities in different locations. The ...
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RN - PACU
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
Registered Nurse We are seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in PACU/Pre Op/Phase 2. This position is primarily within the main hospital and includes responsibilities in different locations. The ...
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Travel Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Woodbury, MN · On-site
$2.3K - $3.0K/wk
PRIDE Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Woodbury, Minnesota. & Requirements * Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Travel Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Woodbury, MN · On-site
$2.3K - $3.0K/wk
PRIDE Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Woodbury, Minnesota. & Requirements * Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Current State R.N. license BCLS & ACLS required Two (2) years' clinical experience working in Pre-op or Post/PACU care. Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and ...
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Current State R.N. license BCLS & ACLS required Two (2) years' clinical experience working in Pre-op or Post/PACU care. Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and ...
Experience as PACU Nurse is preferred
Experience as PACU Nurse is preferred
Experience as PACU Nurse is preferred
Experience as PACU Nurse is preferred
This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026.
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026.
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. Current Minnesota RN license.
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. Current Minnesota RN license.
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. About Children's Minnesota ...
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. About Children's Minnesota ...
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Job Title Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Recovery Under the direction of the Director, Department ... Receives and monitors the patient's condition post procedure per PACU, SDS and SDEX orders * Works ...
Job Title Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Recovery Under the direction of the Director, Department ... Receives and monitors the patient's condition post procedure per PACU, SDS and SDEX orders * Works ...
PCCN certification may be substituted for FCCN coursework. * RNs hired in this role will be assigned to ICU, PACU, or Procedural areas. It is an expectation that RNs will float to PCU and Med/Surg ...
PCCN certification may be substituted for FCCN coursework. * RNs hired in this role will be assigned to ICU, PACU, or Procedural areas. It is an expectation that RNs will float to PCU and Med/Surg ...
This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. Qualifications: Current ...
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. Qualifications: Current ...
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. Current Minnesota RN license.
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. Current Minnesota RN license.
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. Current Minnesota RN license.
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This is a temporary Surgery Ctr RN, pre/post/PACU position at the Minnetonka - Surgery Center with a target start date of 8/28/2026 and a target end date of 11/20/2026. Current Minnesota RN license.
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RN PACU in Woodbury, MN
Woodbury, MN · On-site
$2.0K - $2.3K/wk
Now Hiring: RN PACU - Woodbury, MN Job ID: JOB-414858 Weekly Pay Range: Contact us for Pay Information Weekly Pay Range: $2058.40-$2300.57wk Weekly pay ranges of $2058.40 - 2300.570 includes weekly ...
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RN PACU in Woodbury, MN
Woodbury, MN · On-site
$2.0K - $2.3K/wk
Now Hiring: RN PACU - Woodbury, MN Job ID: JOB-414858 Weekly Pay Range: Contact us for Pay Information Weekly Pay Range: $2058.40-$2300.57wk Weekly pay ranges of $2058.40 - 2300.570 includes weekly ...
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Registered Nurse, Preop PACU SDEX
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$45.12 - $78.21/hr
Receives and monitors the patient's condition post procedure per PACU, SDS and SDEX orders * Works ... Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Minnesota * BLS Certification upon hire * ACLS and ...
Registered Nurse, Preop PACU SDEX
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$45.12 - $78.21/hr
Receives and monitors the patient's condition post procedure per PACU, SDS and SDEX orders * Works ... Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Minnesota * BLS Certification upon hire * ACLS and ...
Receives and monitors the patient's condition post procedure per PACU, SDS and SDEX orders * Works ... Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Minnesota * BLS Certification upon hire * ACLS and ...
Receives and monitors the patient's condition post procedure per PACU, SDS and SDEX orders * Works ... Licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Minnesota * BLS Certification upon hire * ACLS and ...
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What Does a PACU RN Do?
As a PACU RN, your responsibilities are to monitor post-anesthesia care unit patients and ensure they recover properly from anesthesia after inpatient or outpatient surgeries or procedures. PACU RNs have a range of post-operative duties, including checking and changing bandages, administering post-operative medications, such as painkillers or antibiotics, and providing patients and their families with information about care after they leave the recovery room. PACU RNs address any issues with recovery and collaborate with physicians or surgeons whenever necessary.
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| Aspect | Pacu Rn | Cardiovascular Technologist |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | RN license, Pacu certification | Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), certification varies |
| Work Environment | Post-anesthesia recovery units, hospitals | Catheterization labs, surgical settings |
| Industry Usage | Hospitals, outpatient surgery centers | Cardiology departments, hospitals |
Both Pacu Rn and Cardiovascular Technologists work in hospital settings, focusing on cardiac procedures. Pacu Rns primarily assist in post-anesthesia recovery, while Cardiovascular Technologists support invasive cardiac procedures. The key differences lie in certifications and specific roles, but both are vital in cardiac care teams.
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Job description
Fairview Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Perianesthesia team at our University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN.
We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking RN’s to join our Perianesthesia team. Are you ready for a career within a world-renowned medical center known for breakthrough medicine and transformation of the health of our communities?
About UMMC East Bank:
The University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank location offers the widest range of hospital and clinical services provided through the Fairview Health System. Complete services range from primary care, emergency care and to care of patients with the most complex conditions. Areas of specialization include solid organ (heart, kidney, lung, liver, and pancreas) and blood and marrow transplantation, heart disease and cancer. We are recognized in the U.S. News & World Report for dedication to orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery and are Top 50 nationally in cancer care and recognized as one of 15 best hospitals in Minnesota.
About the Perianesthesia Department:
- Pre & post has 34 beds providing care for same day surgery patients, inpatients and surgical admits
- Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) has 21 beds and cares for 50-80 patients/day.
Schedule: This PACU RN will be working a 0.75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks) on the rotating day/evening shift and 12 hour shifts. Start times vary with the earliest being 5am and the latest being11am. This position does have off site on call requirements. The weekend requirement is on-call every 6th weekend and one weekday night per month. Call requirements are above FTE.
About Fairview:
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.
As a Perianesthesia RN, you are responsible for:
- Assess patients and patient condition according to Perioperative Policy and Standards.
- Coordinate care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.
- Demonstrates ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
- Evaluates care, adapts interventions and prioritizes care based on patient assessment, uses resources to respond to emergency situations.
- Some specific duties include pre-admission phone calls, admissions day of surgery, monitoring and continuously assessing patients following procedure until ready for transfer to the floor-as well as Phase 2 care to include intensive patient education that assures readiness for discharge to home.
- Critical care skills needed to include airway and hemodynamic management, pain management, and excellent assessment skills for patients in altered states of consciousness.
- Cultivates a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
- The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedure, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act.
Required Qualifications:
- MN RN Licensure
- 2 years of RN experience in Perianesthesia, PACU, ICU or comparable program. (Depending on department need and training capacity, RNs with minimal or no experience will be considered. Additional extensive training will be provided.)
- Basic Life Support Certification through Health Care Providers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous perianesthesia experience preferred. An RN with at least 2 years’ experience in hospital based high acuity nursing units (such as Surgical, Transplant, BMT, Intermediate Care/Step Down units, etc.) may also be considered.
- MA/DS: 2 years medical/surgical nursing. ICU experience preferred.
- ACLS and/or PALS certification preferred
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, visionplans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrn
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected statusQualifications:
$44.68- $75.66 Hourly
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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.
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