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

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

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position in Phoenix, AZ. This role requires a highly skilled nurse with a minimum of 24 months of current PACU experience. The facility is a Level I Trauma Center and nationally recognized academic medical center providing advanced specialty care.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active Arizona or Compact RN license
• Experience: Minimum 24 months of current PACU experience
• Certifications:

  • American Heart Association ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • American Heart Association PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Flu Vaccination: Required (declinations accepted with proper documentation)
• Driver’s License: Required (Note: Candidates with an Arizona driver’s license will NOT be considered)
• Background: Must meet specific background compliance requirements
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience is required

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Learning modules must be completed prior to the start of the assignment
• Resume must include all facilities, facility size, beds, trauma level, and units worked in
• Skills checklist specific to PACU discipline must be provided
• Return to Office (RTO) requests will not be approved within the first week or on holidays and cannot exceed 7 days
• Start date should be on or very soon after the order start date
• Candidates must be open to working in multiple departments and shifts as specified in submission
• Non-billable hours adjusted to 16 hours per assignment
• Assignment may be canceled with 7 days written notice without penalty

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Nationally recognized academic medical center
• Specialty care includes geriatrics, nephrology, urology, advanced heart care, lung disease treatment, organ transplantation, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and concussion care
• Collaboration with University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
• Expertise in high-risk obstetrics care

This position is ideal for experienced PACU nurses with prior travel experience looking for a temporary assignment in a top-tier medical center.