Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,898 per week
Tucson, AZ, 85718, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- PACU Nurse
- Travel Nurse
This position is for a travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse in Tucson, Arizona, requiring at least 2 years of recent hospital bedside experience. The role involves providing post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, working 4 ten-hour day shifts weekly, with on-call duties and possible floating to other units. The nurse will collaborate with surgical teams, maintain clinical competencies, and ensure patient safety using EMR systems like Cerner in a JCAHO-certified facility.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
RN - PACU
Job Details:
• Work 4x10 hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• On-call requirements: 10-12 days of call in a 6-week schedule period
• Floating to other units required if needed
• 2+ years of nursing experience required
• Required credentials: Arizona nursing license and BLS certification
• Scrub color: Any color scrubs permitted
• EMR system: Cerner
• Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical staff, and other healthcare personnel
• Utilize nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act, AORN, and hospital policies
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and scientific judgment in patient care planning
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
• Delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience
• Provide direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care
• Hold shift accountability for safe delivery of post-anesthesia patient care
Facility:
This healthcare organization provides comprehensive surgical services with a dedicated post-anesthesia care unit. The facility maintains high standards for patient safety and quality care, utilizing modern electronic medical record systems and following established protocols including AORN guidelines. The organization emphasizes continuing education and professional development for nursing staff while providing collaborative work environments with multidisciplinary surgical teams.
Location:
Tucson, AZ
Tucson offers year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes in southern Arizona, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, and exploring unique Sonoran Desert environments. The city provides excellent work-life balance with its vibrant cultural scene, diverse dining options, and proximity to both natural attractions and modern amenities.
Adex Job ID #974593. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
- Referral bonus




