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Pediatric Pacu Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Ogden Regional Medical Center

RN PACU PRN

Ogden, UT · On-site

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date ... N PACU PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

Ogden Regional Medical Center

RN PACU PRN

Ogden, UT · On-site

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date ... N PACU PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

St. Mark's Hospital

RN PACU

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Job Summary and Qualifications 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 ...

Vivian Health

PACU RN in Ogden, UT

Ogden, UT · On-site

RN PACU As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we're honored by the trust ... PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date ...

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Medical City Alliance

RN PACU

Ogden, UT · On-site

PACU Registered Nurse Opportunity As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, w ... PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date ...

Wesley Medical Center

RN PACU

Ogden, UT · On-site

PACU Registered Nurse Opportunity As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, w ... PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date ...

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Riverside Community Hospital

RN PACU

Ogden, UT · On-site

PACU Registered Nurse Opportunity As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, w ... PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date ...

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Prime Time Healthcare

RN PACU in PRICE, UT

Price, UT · On-site

$1.8K - $2.0K/wk

Now Hiring: RN PACU - PRICE, UT Job ID: JOB-403905 Weekly Pay Range: Contact us for Pay Information Weekly Pay Range: $1822.40-$2036.80wk Weekly pay ranges of $1822.40 - 2036.80 includes weekly ...

Prime Time Healthcare

RN PACU in Draper, UT

Draper, UT · On-site

$1.7K - $1.9K/wk

Now Hiring: RN PACU - Draper, UT Job ID: JOB-414982 Weekly Pay Range: Contact us for Pay Information Weekly Pay Range: $1708.50-$1909.50wk Weekly pay ranges of $1708.50 - 1909.50 includes weekly ...

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How much do pediatric pacu jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu in Utah is $2,116.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,663.46 and $2,538.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pediatric PACU nurse?

A Pediatric PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nurse is a specialized registered nurse who cares for children recovering from anesthesia after surgery or other medical procedures. Their responsibilities include closely monitoring vital signs, managing pain and potential complications, and providing reassurance to both young patients and their families during the immediate post-operative period. Pediatric PACU nurses work closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe recovery and comfort for children.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pediatric PACU nurse?

To thrive as a Pediatric PACU Nurse, you need strong pediatric assessment skills, knowledge of post-anesthesia care, and an active RN license with experience in pediatric or critical care settings. Familiarity with pediatric monitoring equipment, electronic health records (EHRs), and certifications such as PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) are typically required. Compassion, quick decision-making, and effective communication with both children and their families are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure the safe and comforting recovery of pediatric patients after surgery, supporting optimal outcomes in high-stress environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Pediatric PACU nurses, and how can they be addressed?

Pediatric PACU nurses often encounter challenges such as managing the unique recovery needs of children, addressing anxiety in both young patients and their families, and quickly identifying post-anesthesia complications. Effective communication with children at various developmental stages, as well as collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapists, is essential for smooth recovery. Building strong skills in pediatric pain assessment, family-centered care, and rapid response to emergencies are key strategies to successfully handle these challenges.

What is the difference between Pediatric Pacu vs Pediatric Surgical Technologist?

AspectPediatric PacuPediatric Surgical Technologist
CertificationsCPR, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), CPR, PALS
Work EnvironmentPost-anesthesia recovery in hospitalsOperating rooms assisting during surgeries
Employer & IndustryHospitals, surgical centersHospitals, outpatient surgical facilities

The Pediatric Pacu focuses on caring for children recovering from anesthesia in the post-anesthesia care unit, requiring skills in patient monitoring and emergency response. In contrast, the Pediatric Surgical Technologist assists in the operating room, preparing and handling surgical instruments. Both roles require similar certifications like CPR and PALS, but their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.

Pediatric Pacu jobs near you
Infographic showing various Pediatric Pacu job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,053 per year, or $52.9 per hour.

PACU Nurse Float Pool

Kaysville, UT • On-site

HCA Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Mission Health (North Carolina) rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

As a PACU Nurse Float Pool, 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.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center continue its' legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company's mission and vision.
What you will do in this role:

  • Prepare your patients' care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and provided
  • You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques
  • Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
  • You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
  • Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure
  • Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
  • Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family
  • Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria
Qualifications you will need:
  • Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required
  • 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery
  • Active RN license as required by state of employment
  • BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
  • ACLS required within 30-days of hire
  • PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

Benefits
HCA Healthcare, 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.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Consider a fulfilling and secure career with Surgery Ventures, in partnership with HCA Healthcare. Our team of over 3,400 physicians manages more than 150 surgery centers across 16 states in the United States. As a dedicated unit within HCA Healthcare, we prioritize providing safe, efficient, and premium surgical services. With over 30 years of pioneering experience in the industry, our physician partners offer exceptional outpatient care to over 800,000 patients in communities across our network. We do so with the backing of the clinical, operational, and financial expertise of a Fortune 100 healthcare leader. At Surgery Ventures, we are committed to supporting your career growth and advancement at every stage.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our PACU Nurse Float Pool opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, is Mission Health's flagship hospital and is licensed for 763 beds. Business North Carolina ranked Mission Hospital the No. 1 "Best Hospital" in North Carolina for 2017 and 2018, and Mission Hospital ranked among the top 1% of "Best Hospitals" nationally in 2016 by Healthgrades. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital - the region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region, and is the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.

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Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Asheville, NC, US

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