HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Tuscon, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU
Location: Tucson, AZ
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 12, 2026
Shift: 4x10s | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Overview
The PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality post-anesthesia care to surgical patients. This role works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical teams, and ancillary staff, utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the Arizona Nurse Practice Act, AORN standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
The RN demonstrates strong critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, and leadership skills to anticipate patient needs and ensure the safe delivery of care. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education, delegating patient care appropriately based on staff skill level, and providing direction and supervision to assigned personnel involved in patient care.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver comprehensive post-anesthesia patient care
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical and anesthesia teams
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Anticipate, plan, and implement safe, effective patient care
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Delegate and supervise patient care activities appropriately
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Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
Schedule & Call
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Shift: 4x10-hour shifts (6:30a–5:00p)
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On-Call: 10–12 days of call per 6-week scheduling period
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Floating: Required, if needed
Requirements
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Active Arizona RN License
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BLS certification (required)
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Minimum 2 years of PACU experience
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Strong clinical judgment and teamwork skills
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HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #15214. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU RN
About HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!
