PACU Registered Nurse
Ann Arbor, Michigan
D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion

Registered Nurse – PACU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Afternoon/evening shifts, either 8-hour or 10-hour shifts

  • 8-hour shifts: 12:00 PM–8:30 PM or 2:00 PM–10:30 PM (rotating)
  • 10-hour shifts: 9:00 AM–7:30 PM or 11:00 AM–9:30 PM (rotating)
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Call: None
• Float: None
• Weekends: None

Unit Description

• Preop/PACU department located on two floors: L4 and L6
• L4 services: Otolaryngology, Oral Maxillofacial, General Thoracic
• L6 services: Neurosurgery, Orthospine, Neurointerventional Radiology (NIR), MRI
• Facility includes private rooms convertible to intensive care and specialty care services

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Pre-Op experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Flu vaccination mandatory for the 2025-26 season (no exemptions allowed; egg-free vaccine available for allergies)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (N95 masks accepted; PAPR requires failed fit test documentation)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if past positive, clear chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)

Orientation and Testing

• Pass/fail EKG competency and medication testing required upon arrival for PACU and ICU units
• Candidates must review facility-specific EKG study guide prior to start
• Orientation paperwork must be completed and submitted promptly on the first day
• Orientation rate applies for the first week

Background and Documentation

• 7-year background check within 30 days of start, including all counties lived/worked, sex offender registry, nationwide check; renew annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and updated annually
• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license/state ID required
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Employment application required
• Facility-specific confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, sexual harassment, and misconduct policy attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Completion of required Cornerstone training modules and attestation required before signing
• Facility ID badge must be returned at assignment end to avoid replacement fees

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete a new ID management process before starting assignment, requiring multiple forms of ID and online verification
• Facility provides tutorial resources for the ID management system
• Performance evaluations will be completed by the facility and posted to the credentialing system

This position offers a specialized PACU nursing role with ICU-level patient care experience in a high-acuity, technologically advanced hospital setting. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of relevant experience and current certifications, open to first-time travel nurses.