PACU RN: Post-Op Recovery Specialist

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality pre- and post‑operative care to patients recovering from surgery. The role involves monitoring vitals, managing pain, and collaborating with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure safe and efficient patient recovery.

Qualified candidates hold a Utah RN license (or obtain within 90 days of hire) and maintain an Interstate Compact license if residency remains in Utah.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah; must obtain within 90 days if residency changes.
• Maintain current Interstate Compact license if residency remains Utah.
• Post Anesthesia Care nurses provide pre- and post-operative care and monitor patients recovering from surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care to patients in PACU.
• Monitor vital signs and manage patient pain.
• Identify complications early and deliver timely interventions.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe recovery.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Pain management

Education

Registered Nurse license (Utah)

Interstate Compact license

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality pre- and post‑operative care to patients recovering from surgery. The role involves monitoring vitals, managing pain, and collaborating with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure safe and efficient patient recovery.

Qualified candidates hold a Utah RN license (or obtain within 90 days of hire) and maintain an Interstate Compact license if residency remains in Utah.