PACU Registered Nurse — Perioperative Recovery Pro

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Pediatric or Adult PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care across surgical settings. The role may be filled at multiple career levels (N1–N4) based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, managing pain, and ensuring safe recovery. Licensure requirements and potential level-based certifications will be considered during the offer process.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah.
• Must obtain Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not changing to Utah.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs, manage pain, and ensure safe post-anesthesia recovery.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care and patient advocacy in PACU.
• Assess patient status and escalate promptly for complex needs.
• Support and mentor other PACU nurses as levels progress (N1–N4).

Skills

RN License

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Pediatric or Adult PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care across surgical settings. The role may be filled at multiple career levels (N1–N4) based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, managing pain, and ensuring safe recovery. Licensure requirements and potential level-based certifications will be considered during the offer process.