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Focus Staff

Travel PACU RN

Denver, CO · On-site

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/24/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Focus Staff is seeking a ...

Sky Ridge Medical Center

RN - PACU

Littleton, CO · On-site

RN - PACU Ready for your next adventure? Axis Medical Staffing, one of the leading Travel Nursing Companies in the nation, has an immediate 8A - 8P shift PACU opening in Littleton, Colorado. This job ...

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How much do pediatric pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu rn in Denver, CO is $2,392.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,880.77 and $2,869.23 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pediatric PACU RN?

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 as a Pediatric PACU RN?

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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Pediatric Pacu Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Pediatric Pacu Rn job openings in Denver, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,428 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

Registered Nurse PACU

Medical City Alliance

Englewood, CO • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Registered Nurse PACU

As a Registered Nurse PACU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients' surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like you to be a part of our PACU Nursing team. Join us in our efforts to better our community!

Here is some of what you can expect from being a PACU Registered Nurse with us:

  • You will oversee and direct the care of the post surgical/post procedural patient.
  • You will bring your specialized skills to serve specific age groups, which may include adult, adolescent, geriatric, or pediatric populations.
  • You may rotate to areas other than your assigned service area/s, and you will perform only those duties for which you have demonstrated competency.
  • You will oversee and direct the care of assistive personnel, maintaining final accountability for the care given to assigned patients.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multi-state Registered Nurse license.
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • ACLS & PALS Certifications.
  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience required. PACU, Ambulatory, Critical Care or ED experience preferred.

HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

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