RN - PACU

PACU Registered Nurse

Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Varied, including 8 or 12-hour shifts

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: 2 years of PACU experience required

License: Registered Nurse license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have: Able to care for pediatric patients (average 5 to 15 children per day)

Able to manage high acuity patients

Acute/hospital experience is mandatory; outpatient surgery center experience is not a match

2 years of minimum PACU experience

Experience in large hospitals (250+ beds)

Description: The unit cares for all surgical specialties, including adult and pediatric patients. The unit handles patients post-procedure from ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and Interventional Radiology. Equipment utilized includes Epic charting, AcuDose Medication Dispensing, Phillips monitors, ventilators, and BiPap. Critical care experience is preferred. Nurse to patient ratio follows ASPAN standards (1:1 or 2:1). The dress code consists of hospital-provided scrubs. Basic hospital/unit orientation is provided along with a Buddy RN on the unit. Flexibility for floating to other units may be necessary. The unit features an 18-bay Phase I PACU and a 14-bay Phase I PACU, both managed by the same staff. Candidates may be required to work varied weekend rotations and occasional nights, with backup call in rotation.

Benefits: We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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