RN - PACU

HiredFirst; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a qualified PACU nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients during a day shift on a 13-week assignment. You will monitor vitals, administer medications, and collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to support recovery.

Requirements include ACLS and NIHSS certifications, hospital-issued scrubs, and prior PACU or perioperative nursing experience preferred. On-call responsibilities are required (2 hours post-call).

Qualifications

• ACLS certification is required.
• NIHSS certification is required.
• Previous PACU or perioperative nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to optimize recovery.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care.

Education

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

Schedule

Day Shift, 4 x 10-hour shifts

13 week assignment

On-call required (2 hours post-call)

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients

Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and ensure patient safety

Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to optimize recovery

Maintain accurate documentation of patient care

Requirements

ACLS certification (Required)

NIHSS certification (Required)

Hospital-issued scrubs and jacket/gown

Previous PACU or perioperative nursing experience preferred