Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Phoenix, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite | Weekend and holiday requirements per department

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical or procedural sedation in a PACU setting
• Monitor and assess patient status during the immediate post-operative recovery phase, including vital signs, airway management, and pain control
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure safe patient transitions and handoffs
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Support Pre-Op department functions as operationally required
• Complete required learning modules and adhere to all facility compliance standards prior to and during assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona, verified within the last 30 days with no disciplinary actions
• Minimum of 24 months of PACU experience, with experience within the last 12 months
• Active BLS certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI
• Active ACLS certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI
• PACU skills checklist completed within the last 12 months
• Valid driver's license required to verify non-Arizona residency (Arizona residents are not eligible for this assignment)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience highly preferred
• Flexibility with facilities, shifts, and departments to support expedited placement

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, non-profit acute care teaching hospital serving as a major regional tertiary care center in the heart of Phoenix
• Gain experience in a high-acuity environment recognized as one of the largest hospitals in Arizona