Mid Level PACU Nurse Jobs
Mid level pacu nurse jobs go to nurses ready to own patient recovery from admission through discharge, guide newer staff, and manage complex post-anesthesia cases with minimal supervision. Openings are predominantly on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Sierra Medical Center, Aspirus Health, and NYU Langone Health hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence! From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!
Cedars-Sinai's Preoperative (PreOp) and Post Anesthesia care units (PACU) total over 100 bays within the main medical center and Advanced Health Science Pavilion. Our perianesthesia nurses are highly skilled critical care professionals who care for patients as they are undergoing or regaining consciousness from anesthesia. They continuously monitor and record patients' vital signs, monitor for side effects and adverse reactions related to anesthesia and are prepared to handle emergency situations if needed to ensure patients' safety.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
Current California State RN License required.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications required.
For RN III: Specialty Certification (i.e. CPAN) (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire).
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PACU or Surgical ICU nurse experience in a high acuity hospital. (Note: one (1) year recent experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II).
- Experience in inpatient PACU preferred
- Experience in primarily Phase 1 PACU Care preferred
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
Job Description
Make a difference every single day!
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence! From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!
Cedars-Sinai's Preoperative (PreOp) and Post Anesthesia care units (PACU) total over 100 bays within the main medical center and Advanced Health Science Pavilion. Our perianesthesia nurses are highly skilled critical care professionals who care for patients as they are undergoing or regaining consciousness from anesthesia. They continuously monitor and record patients' vital signs, monitor for side effects and adverse reactions related to anesthesia and are prepared to handle emergency situations if needed to ensure patients' safety.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
Current California State RN License required.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications required.
For RN III: Specialty Certification (i.e. CPAN) (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire).
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in PACU or Surgical ICU nurse experience in a high acuity hospital. (Note: one (1) year recent experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II).
- Experience in inpatient PACU preferred
- Experience in primarily Phase 1 PACU Care preferred
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.
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Mid Level PACU Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level pacu nurse job?
Position your application around ownership rather than task completion. Highlight cases where you managed complex patient recoveries independently, made clinical judgment calls, or helped orient new nurses. Tailor your resume to show depth in post-anesthesia care, ACLS proficiency, and familiarity with a range of surgical cases. Recruiters at this level are looking for nurses who require minimal handholding and can stabilize high-acuity patients under pressure.
Which companies hire mid level pacu nurses?
Companies hiring mid level pacu nurses right now include Sierra Medical Center, Aspirus Health, and NYU Langone Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, surgical specialty centers, and ambulatory care organizations make up the bulk of employers actively competing for nurses with solid PACU experience at this stage.
Are there remote mid level pacu nurse jobs?
Yes, though most PACU nursing remains bedside. About 0% of mid level pacu nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles typically involve care coordination, utilization review, or clinical education rather than direct post-anesthesia patient care. If you are open to adjacent roles, those options exist within the broader listings.
How do I move up to a mid level pacu nurse role?
The path from entry level to mid level in PACU nursing runs through deliberate skill-building and increasing autonomy. Focus on managing a broader range of surgical specialties, deepening your proficiency with complex airway and hemodynamic management, and taking on charge responsibilities or precepting newer nurses. Documenting measurable outcomes, earning specialty certifications like CPAN, and demonstrating consistent independent judgment are the markers that signal readiness for mid level expectations.
Which industries hire the most mid level pacu nurses?
Mid Level pacu nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors sustain steady surgical volume that demands experienced recovery nurses who can manage post-anesthesia patients without constant attending oversight, making mid level candidates especially attractive to facilities expanding their procedural capacity.