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American Traveler

Travel PACU RN

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/20/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview * Shift:

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RN - PACU

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$1.9K - $2.2K/wk

RN - PACU (Contract) Location: Arizona 85713 Pay: $1,987 - $2,230/week Schedule: Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Shift Type: 4x10-hour shifts (Monday-Friday with varying days off) Call: 5-6 call shifts ...

Talented Medical Solutions

Travel RN PACU

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$2.1K - $2.1K/wk

Travel RN - PACU (Perianesthesia) Assignment Dates: May 11, 2026 - August 8, 2026 (13 weeks) Shift: 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week Location: Phoenix, AZ Talented Medical Solutions ...

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RN - PACU

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$1.9K - $2.2K/wk

RN - PACU / Pre-Op (Contract) Location: Arizona 85006 Pay: $1,987 - $2,230/week Schedule: Day Shift, 12-hour shifts Hours: 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM Assignment: 13 weeks Position Summary & Responsibilities

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RN PACU

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Job Summary This is a full time RN position working days in our PACU department at Houghton ... PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred * NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred * Refer ...

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RN - PACU

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$1.9K - $2.2K/wk

RN - PACU (Contract) Location: Arizona 85206 Pay: $1,987 - $2,230 Schedule * Day Shift, 4 x 10-hour shifts * Varied start times: 5:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM * Weekends required * 13 week assignment ...

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What is a Pediatric PACU RN job?

A Pediatric PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for children recovering from anesthesia after surgery or procedures. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess for complications, and provide emotional support to both the child and their family. Their responsibilities include collaborating with surgical teams, ensuring a smooth recovery, and preparing patients for discharge or transfer to other units. Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies are essential in this role.

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

To excel as a Pediatric PACU RN, you need expertise in pediatric nursing, post-anesthesia care, and patient assessment, supported by an active RN license and typically PALS certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pediatric monitoring equipment, and medication administration systems is crucial. Outstanding communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to ease children and anxious families set exceptional nurses apart. These skills are vital for providing safe, compassionate, and effective care during children’s critical recovery period after surgery.

What are the main challenges faced by Pediatric PACU RNs and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges for Pediatric PACU RNs is managing the unique responses children can have coming out of anesthesia, including pain, confusion, and fear. Nurses must be vigilant in monitoring for complications while providing swift, comforting care and clear explanations to both young patients and their families. Building trust and rapport quickly is essential, as is adapting communication techniques for different developmental stages. Support from the PACU team and collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and child life specialists are important for ensuring positive outcomes and reducing stress for everyone involved.

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PREOP/PACU RN

PREOP/PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

Peoria, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

United Surgical Partners International rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

RN PreOp/PACU 

Surgery Center of Peoria is hiring a PREOP/PACU RN 

Welcome to Surgery Center of Peoria

 PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse at Surgery Center of Peoria

The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, including conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

 

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing

  • Active RN license in the state

  • BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center

  • 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred

  • Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment

  • Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit

  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written

 

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

 

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

  • Life and AD&D coverage

  • Availability of short- and long-term disability

  • Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs

  • 401(k) and access to retirement planning

  • Paid holidays and vacation

 

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.



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