PACU Registered Nurse
Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Registered Nurse - PACU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 10-hour shifts, rotating between 10:00 AM–8:30 PM, 12:00 PM–10:30 PM, and 2:00 PM–12:30 AM
• Workweek: 40 hours (4 shifts per week)
• Weekends: 2-4 weekends per contract
• No call or float required
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience
• PACU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Flu vaccination required for the 2025-26 season (no exemptions allowed; egg-free vaccine available for allergies)
• COVID-19 vaccination no longer required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 1 year; if past positive, clear chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunization or positive titer for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Fit mask test within 1 year (N95 masks accepted; PAPR requires failed fit test documentation)

Documentation and Onboarding

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• Background checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • 7-year background check covering all counties lived/worked, sex offender registry, nationwide check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and updated annually
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Facility-specific documents to review and sign prior to start, including confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest disclosure, sexual harassment and misconduct policy, and Cornerstone module attestations
• Orientation paperwork required on first day and must be submitted promptly
• ID proofing process must be completed before starting assignment

Additional Notes

• Orientation pay rate applies for the first week (not included here)
• Badge and pager return required at assignment end to avoid fees
• Pass/fail EKG competency test provided at orientation with educator support and two attempts allowed
• Flu vaccination requirement effective from October 31, 2025, through end of Winter 2026 with no exemptions

This position is ideal for RNs with PACU experience seeking a travel contract in Michigan with a reputable healthcare system.