PACU Registered Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in the PreOp department with floating to PACU.
• Weekend and holiday shifts required.
• Candidates must be able to start on the listed start date or within one week.
• Return to Office (RTO) cannot exceed 7 days and no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment.
• Candidates should be flexible with locations, shifts, and departments to increase chances of securing the assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Minimum of 2 years (24 months) PACU experience, with recent experience within the last 12 months.
• Active RN license to practice in Arizona (verified within last 30 days).
• Life support certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) must be current and from approved vendors (AHA, ARC, or ASHI).
• PACU skills checklist completed within the last 12 months.
• Flu vaccination required (medical and/or religious exemptions accepted with documentation).
• Valid driver’s license to verify residency.
• Completion of required learning modules prior to assignment start.
• No hits on state license to practice (clean license record).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not explicitly required.

Additional Information

• The assignment is at a Level I Trauma Center with nationally recognized specialty services including advanced heart care, organ transplantation, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and high-risk obstetrics care.
• The facility is a nationally ranked academic medical center with a focus on coordinated clinical care and research.
• Candidates must submit a complete cover page outlining all criteria they are willing to accept, including facilities, shifts, and departments.
• Non-billable hours are adjusted to reflect 16 hours per assignment.
• Assignments may be canceled with 7 days written notice without penalty.

Important Notes

• Arizona residents are not eligible for assignments in any Arizona facility for this position.
• Strict adherence to all background check standards is required.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced PACU RNs looking for a temporary assignment in a high-acuity, nationally recognized medical center with a strong emphasis on specialty care and professional development.