Pacu Nurse Jobs

University of Utah Health is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse for its Short Stay practice setting. The position is posted at multiple career levels, with placement based on qualifications, experience, demonstrated skill set, and an assessment conducted through interviews and other job-related evaluations. The final level and compensation are determined at the time of offer. Higher levels may require additional certifications, education, and experience. Post-anesthesia care nurses provide pre- and post-operative care to patients recovering from surgery or other procedures. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, help patients regain consciousness safely, identify complications early, and provide immediate interventions. The practice setting describes four levels: N1 is an entry-level supervised learner developing foundational clinical skills; N2 is a developing independent practitioner who manages routine care and escalates complex needs; N3 is an experienced practitioner who manages typical patient complexity, anticipates needs, and adapts care; and N4 is an advanced clinician who leads complex cases and mentors nursing staff.