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PACU
Westminster, CO
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) — RN
Shift & Contract Details
- 13-week contract beginning November 30, 2026
- Variable 10-hour shifts (staggered 6–10 AM start times; primarily 10-hour preferred)
- 1–2 required 12-hour shifts per week
- One call night per week (12 hours, 7:30 PM–7:30 AM)
- Weekend call approximately every 6th weekend (12.5 hours)
- 2 holidays per year with 24-hour call obligations
- 40 guaranteed hours per week
- Hybrid scheduling; requests considered but not guaranteed
Required Credentials
- Current RN license
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA) certifications
- Critical care or PACU/ICU experience preferred
Clinical Scope
You'll provide post-anesthesia recovery care across Phase 1 and Phase 2 for a diverse surgical population:
- Orthopedic (total joints, spine)
- OB/GYN
- General surgery
- Urology
- Endoscopy
Unit Details
- RNs read cardiac strips
- Equipment includes ventilators, Optiflow, BiPAP, and CPAP
- ICU patients recover in PACU as needed
- Float within preoperative and PACU areas (Phase 1 and 2)
- Charge nurse role includes patient assignment as needed
- No nurse aides on unit
- Blue scrubs (hospital-provided)
Expectations
- Must be in state for orientation week
- 60-mile radius; valid driver's license required
- Up to 4 shifts may be canceled per 13-week assignment