Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job
Phoenix, AZ
Contracted
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal PACU nursing opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona, where your expertise as a Registered Nurse will influence recovery trajectories from the moment patients awaken to the first steps toward discharge. In this post-anesthesia care setting, you’ll blend precision assessment with compassionate support, monitoring vital signs, airway patency, pain control, and hemodynamic stability while coordinating seamlessly with anesthesia providers and surgical teams. The role demands vigilance, clear communication, and a patient-centered approach, and it offers the chance to sharpen critical thinking in a fast-paced perioperative environment. This contract stands as a doorway to sustained professional growth, enabling you to deepen your PACU competencies, expand your leadership potential, and contribute to high-quality outcomes. Beyond the hospital walls, you’ll be able to savor the beauty of Arizona—the red rocks and desert sunsets, the easy access to Sedona’s scenic trails, the majesty of the Grand Canyon, and the sunlit landscapes that make this state a remarkable place to live and work. If you’re drawn to broader horizons, this opportunity can also open doors to PACU roles at top facilities nationwide, offering you a national stage to apply and refine your expertise in diverse settings while you stay rooted in a city that values innovation and patient care.
Phoenix is renowned for its thriving healthcare network, state-of-the-art operating rooms, and a community of hospitals that champion perioperative excellence. Working here means you’ll benefit from advanced anesthetic techniques, robust interdepartmental collaboration, and access to continuing education that keeps you at the forefront of postoperative care. The broader U.S. travel landscape woven into this opportunity invites you to explore a variety of reputable facilities across the country, expanding your professional network and exposing you to different perioperative protocols, patient populations, and interdisciplinary teams. You’ll enjoy competitive compensation that reflects the expertise you bring, along with a structured framework that supports work-life balance, professional development, and meaningful patient interaction. The arrangement includes options for different facilities, ensuring you gain broad exposure while retaining the potential for stable, meaningful contracts in your preferred setting. In addition to competitive weekly pay in the range of $1,958 to $2,115, the program features startup incentives and ongoing earnings potential that recognize your skill and commitment, with a guaranteed minimum of 24 hours per week so you can plan your schedule confidently from the outset and align your personal goals with your professional responsibilities. Your Start Date is set for 03/02/2026, with initial engagements described in weeks and the opportunity for contract extensions based on performance, project needs, and personal preferences. The stability of guaranteed hours meets the reality of a demanding field, while the flexible extension options keep your career momentum moving forward.
Role specifics emphasize your central responsibilities and the pathways for advancement. In PACU, you’ll perform continuous patient monitoring, assess airway and breathing, manage analgesia and nausea control, monitor fluid status, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure smooth transitions to postoperative units or discharge. You’ll document findings meticulously, communicate escalation plans promptly, and participate in perioperative quality initiatives aimed at reducing complications and enhancing patient experience. The position fosters professional growth through exposure to diverse case mixes, complex post-anesthesia care, and opportunities to lead or participate in perioperative rounds, evidence-based practice projects, and process improvement initiatives. The role also highlights appealing benefits designed to support your life during travel and beyond: a sign-on or retention bonus, comprehensive housing assistance, and the flexibility of contract extensions with potential for continued collaboration beyond the initial Weeks arrangement. The program places a premium on 24/7 support for travelers—an devoted team ready to assist with scheduling, housing logistics, licensing support, and any on-the-ground needs as you transition between assignments in different health systems. You’ll have the resources to focus on clinical excellence while your coordinators handle the operational details, ensuring you experience less friction and more focus on patient care.
Company values center on empowering staff, nurturing career advancement, and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where clinicians feel seen and heard. The organization champions a learning culture that values mentorship, collaborative problem-solving, and transparent communication, with leaders who invest in resources that accelerate growth—from continuing education stipends to structured leadership pathways. The emphasis on work-life balance and a respectful, team-first atmosphere makes this an environment where your professional contributions are recognized and where your expertise can flourish within a supportive network. The company understands that thriving clinicians deliver better patient outcomes, and the model is built to help you progress from clinical expert to mentor, educator, or charge nurse leadership as you choose to expand your scope.
Ready to elevate your PACU career in a setting that blends professional challenge with the beauty of the Southwest? If you’re motivated to impact patient journeys, collaborate with top perioperative teams, and expand your horizons across the U.S., this opportunity is designed with you in mind. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution, supports your development, and stands beside you every step of the way as you advance in your nursing career while enjoying the unique lifestyle and adventures Arizona and beyond have to offer. Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Phoenix is renowned for its thriving healthcare network, state-of-the-art operating rooms, and a community of hospitals that champion perioperative excellence. Working here means you’ll benefit from advanced anesthetic techniques, robust interdepartmental collaboration, and access to continuing education that keeps you at the forefront of postoperative care. The broader U.S. travel landscape woven into this opportunity invites you to explore a variety of reputable facilities across the country, expanding your professional network and exposing you to different perioperative protocols, patient populations, and interdisciplinary teams. You’ll enjoy competitive compensation that reflects the expertise you bring, along with a structured framework that supports work-life balance, professional development, and meaningful patient interaction. The arrangement includes options for different facilities, ensuring you gain broad exposure while retaining the potential for stable, meaningful contracts in your preferred setting. In addition to competitive weekly pay in the range of $1,958 to $2,115, the program features startup incentives and ongoing earnings potential that recognize your skill and commitment, with a guaranteed minimum of 24 hours per week so you can plan your schedule confidently from the outset and align your personal goals with your professional responsibilities. Your Start Date is set for 03/02/2026, with initial engagements described in weeks and the opportunity for contract extensions based on performance, project needs, and personal preferences. The stability of guaranteed hours meets the reality of a demanding field, while the flexible extension options keep your career momentum moving forward.
Role specifics emphasize your central responsibilities and the pathways for advancement. In PACU, you’ll perform continuous patient monitoring, assess airway and breathing, manage analgesia and nausea control, monitor fluid status, and collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure smooth transitions to postoperative units or discharge. You’ll document findings meticulously, communicate escalation plans promptly, and participate in perioperative quality initiatives aimed at reducing complications and enhancing patient experience. The position fosters professional growth through exposure to diverse case mixes, complex post-anesthesia care, and opportunities to lead or participate in perioperative rounds, evidence-based practice projects, and process improvement initiatives. The role also highlights appealing benefits designed to support your life during travel and beyond: a sign-on or retention bonus, comprehensive housing assistance, and the flexibility of contract extensions with potential for continued collaboration beyond the initial Weeks arrangement. The program places a premium on 24/7 support for travelers—an devoted team ready to assist with scheduling, housing logistics, licensing support, and any on-the-ground needs as you transition between assignments in different health systems. You’ll have the resources to focus on clinical excellence while your coordinators handle the operational details, ensuring you experience less friction and more focus on patient care.
Company values center on empowering staff, nurturing career advancement, and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where clinicians feel seen and heard. The organization champions a learning culture that values mentorship, collaborative problem-solving, and transparent communication, with leaders who invest in resources that accelerate growth—from continuing education stipends to structured leadership pathways. The emphasis on work-life balance and a respectful, team-first atmosphere makes this an environment where your professional contributions are recognized and where your expertise can flourish within a supportive network. The company understands that thriving clinicians deliver better patient outcomes, and the model is built to help you progress from clinical expert to mentor, educator, or charge nurse leadership as you choose to expand your scope.
Ready to elevate your PACU career in a setting that blends professional challenge with the beauty of the Southwest? If you’re motivated to impact patient journeys, collaborate with top perioperative teams, and expand your horizons across the U.S., this opportunity is designed with you in mind. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution, supports your development, and stands beside you every step of the way as you advance in your nursing career while enjoying the unique lifestyle and adventures Arizona and beyond have to offer. Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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