PACU

PACU Registered Nurse — 13-Week Contract

Position Overview

The facility seeks experienced PACU nurses for both inpatient and outpatient recovery units. You'll provide comprehensive post-operative care across four distinct recovery areas, managing patients through Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour shifts with flexible start times: 8–8, 9–9, or 11–11
• Predominantly three 12s per week; 8s or 10s considered based on departmental needs
• No shift call required
• Weekend call: one 24-hour shift (7 am–7 am) per month
• Additional call: two overnight shifts (11 pm–7 am) per month
• Staff expected to remain until cases are complete each day
• Up to four schedule requests per 13-week cycle, subject to unit needs
• 36 guaranteed hours per week

Clinical Scope

You'll recover diverse cases including general, neuro, thoracic, interventional radiology, cath lab, and simple procedures. ICU patients are recovered in PACU (except open-heart cases). You'll manage patients on ventilators with 24/7 respiratory therapy support, read and interpret cardiac strips, and coordinate with on-site pharmacy and hospitalists.

Floating & Cross-Training

PACU nurses float between inpatient, outpatient, surgery center, and anesthesia clinic settings. Orientation includes 2–3 shifts of floor-specific training.

Requirements

• Current RN license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
• TNCC required for inpatient, outpatient, and surgery center roles
• Must reside within 50-mile radius

Contract Details

• 13 weeks
• Start: November 30, 2026
• Scrubs provided (navy blue scrubs required for anesthesia clinic only)