Registered Nurse II | PACU | Day Shift

Yuma, Arizona

The Peri-anesthesia Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers specialized nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures. Onvida Health is a community hospital.

Posted Sep 25

Shift and hours: Varied · Day shift Shift: Varied Registered Nurse II | PACU | Day Shift |72 hours every two weeks
Unit and setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) · Hospital The Peri-anesthesia Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers specialized nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
License: RN license REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Term: Permanent Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two WeeksRegular full time

Do you qualify?

License: Registered Nurse (RN) REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Certification: ACLS ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
Certification: BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
Certification: PALS PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
Education: Associate's degree ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
Experience: 1+ years related experience
Also asks: Other credentials as required by department

Preferred

Also asks: Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems.

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Arizona staff rolesArizona staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $52/hr, across 565 postings.
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The role and schedule

Patients: The Peri-anesthesia Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers specialized nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures. The Peri-anesthesia Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers specialized nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
Charting: EPIC
Day to day: ensure safe and comfortable recovery for patients post-anesthesia
Day to day: observe and monitor consciousness levels and recovery status Observes and monitors post-operative patients' levels of consciousness and overall status during recovery from anesthesia.
Day to day: measure and record vital signs Measures and records vital signs to assess patients’ recovery progress.
Day to day: observe for and address anesthesia side effects Observes for and addresses any signs of side effects from anesthesia medication.
Day to day: manage and treat post-operative pain and nausea Manages and treats post-operative symptoms, including pain and nausea.
Day to day: maintain accurate charts, patient files, and medical records Updates and maintains accurate charts, patient files, and medical records.
Day to day: coordinate post-operative care and facilitate specialized interventions Collaborates with the medical team to coordinate post-operative care and facilitate timely specialized interventions.
Day to day: provide comfort, reassurance, and address concerns of patients and families Provides comfort and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns and answering questions.
Day to day: educate patients and families on post-surgery care and discharge Educates patients and their families about post-surgery care and discharge.
On call: Call after working hours on departmental rotating basis Call after working hours on departmental rotating basis.

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Onvida Health

Community Hospital

Onvida Health is a community-focused health system based in Yuma, Arizona, serving the surrounding region with a 406-bed hospital, over 40 outpatient clinics, and two Emergency Departments. The system employs more than 4,000 staff, 450+ providers across 50 specialties, and…

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Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Varied
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Location: Yuma Medical Center

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.

Min = $39.93

Mid = $51.91

Max = $63.89

Summary

The Peri-anesthesia Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers specialized nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures. This role utilizes critical thinking skills. The PACU RN develops and implements a care plan focused on the patient’s safe recovery from anesthesia.

The PACU RN collaborates closely with anesthesia professional, manages pain and stabilizes vital post-operative parameters to ensure effective recovery. Care is tailored to the patient’s age, surgical procedure, and anesthesia type, with thorough reinforcement of procedure-specific discharge instructions to patients, families, and/or significant others. Call after working hours on departmental rotating basis.

Responsibilities

Plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and comfortable recovery for patients in the post-anesthesia phase, contributing to the overall success of the surgical process through attentive and specialized care.

Observes and monitors post-operative patients' levels of consciousness and overall status during recovery from anesthesia.

Measures and records vital signs to assess patients’ recovery progress.

Observes for and addresses any signs of side effects from anesthesia medication. Manages and treats post-operative symptoms, including pain and nausea.

Updates and maintains accurate charts, patient files, and medical records.

Collaborates with the medical team to coordinate post-operative care and facilitate timely specialized interventions.

Provides comfort and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns and answering questions.

Educates patients and their families about post-surgery care and discharge.

Credentials

Essential

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Education

Essential

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Other information

Minimum Requirements

Associate’s Degree

1+ years related experience

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Other credentials as required by department

Preferred

Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record or similar electronic record systems.

Join us at Yuma Regional Medical Center dba Onvida Health

A career at Onvida Health is more than just a job. It’s a place to have a long and rewarding career, making a difference in the lives of those in our shared community. When you join our team, you become an integral part of a thriving community committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in southwestern Arizona.

At Onvida Health, we believe in progress with purpose. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to kindness and integrity. We take our values seriously because we know they lead to better outcomes for our patients and a better experience for all of us. We’re looking for people who approach each day with a sense of possibility, a drive to make things better, and a commitment to kindness. If that sounds like you, you’re our kind of people.

If you’re looking for a career where innovation meets compassion, where you can grow and contribute to building a healthier tomorrow, Onvida Health is the place for you.

Life in Yuma, Arizona

Yuma, recognized by Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth, offers more than just sunshine. It’s a place where the great outdoors meets a welcoming, tight-knit community. Hike scenic trails, explore the Colorado River, or immerse yourself in local cultural festivals – all while embracing the beauty of this desert oasis. With easy access to larger cities and popular destinations, Yuma makes it easy to balance a fulfilling career with time for personal adventures and relaxation.

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Job Details

Career area

RN / LPN / Nurse

Position Type

Full Time

Date Posted

09/25/2026

Location

Yuma, AZ 85364, United States

Job ID

13936

What's around it?

In Yuma, AZ

Yuma, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,114/mo
Household income: $65,482/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Yuma, AZ

NeighborhoodsLocals most often name in-town Yuma and the Fortuna Foothills; Facebook commenters say both work, and the drive from the base of the Foothills into the valley is at most 30 minutes even with traffic. A Reddit thread warns against going all the way into the Foothills because of winter snowbirds and their driving, and instead points to Avenue 8E south of 32nd Street. Apartments.com’s popular list includes Downtown Yuma, Vista del Sol, Araby Crossing, Sunset Heights, Yuma Heights, Mesa View, The Dunes, Sunset Terrace Townhomes, and Las Brisas, plus neighborhoods around Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Fortuna Foothills is a suburb of about 28,896 with mountain views; Yuma itself is roughly 100,000 to 106,000 people.

Locals most often name in-town Yuma and the Fortuna Foothills; Facebook commenters say both work, and the drive from the base of the Foothills into the valley is at most 30 minutes even with traffic. A Reddit thread warns against going all the way into the Foothills because of winter snowbirds and their driving, and instead points to Avenue 8E south of 32nd Street.

Apartments.com’s popular list includes Downtown Yuma, Vista del Sol, Araby Crossing, Sunset Heights, Yuma Heights, Mesa View, The Dunes, Sunset Terrace Townhomes, and Las Brisas, plus neighborhoods around Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Fortuna Foothills is a suburb of about 28,896 with mountain views; Yuma itself is roughly 100,000 to 106,000 people.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: niche.com

Getting around

U.S. News puts the average Yuma commute at about 16.54 minutes. Facebook locals say the run from the base of the Foothills into the valley tops out around 30 minutes even with traffic.

These sources do not name hospital campuses, parking, or transit lines, so hospital-specific drive times are not documented here.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: facebook.com

OutdoorsThe Colorado River is the center of outdoor life: tubing, West Wetlands Park, East Wetlands Park, and Gateway Park. Nearby are Mittry Lake Wildlife Area, Telegraph Pass Trail, and the Glamis Dunes. Historic outdoor stops include Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Colorado River State Historic Park, Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, and Castle Dome Mine Museum & Ghost Town. Locals also mention Martha's Gardens and year-round hiking; summer heat pushes activity onto the river and into early hours.

The Colorado River is the center of outdoor life: tubing, West Wetlands Park, East Wetlands Park, and Gateway Park. Nearby are Mittry Lake Wildlife Area, Telegraph Pass Trail, and the Glamis Dunes.

Historic outdoor stops include Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Colorado River State Historic Park, Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, and Castle Dome Mine Museum & Ghost Town. Locals also mention Martha's Gardens and year-round hiking; summer heat pushes activity onto the river and into early hours.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: westernsandsrv.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: reddit.com

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Living in Yuma

Yuma is a Colorado River desert city of about 100,000, the self-described Sunniest City on Earth (clear skies 91% of the year) and Winter Lettuce Capital that supplies most of America's winter vegetables. Commutes average about 16 minutes in town and max about 30 from the Fortuna Foothills. Housing undercuts national norms: median home value about $253,000, rents near $925–$963. Locals point newcomers toward in-town Yuma, Avenue 8E south of 32nd Street, Downtown, Vista del Sol, Araby Crossing, and the Foothills for mountain views—though snowbirds pack the Foothills each winter. Outdoor life is the river: West and East Wetlands, Gateway Park, tubing, Mittry Lake, Telegraph Pass Trail. Downtown holds the Territorial Prison, Quartermaster Depot, Yuma Art Center, and Historic Yuma Theatre; the Silver Spur Rodeo in February and a New Year's lettuce-head drop are local signatures. Tradeoffs: boiling dry summers, dust storms, drought, rotating doctors, C-range public schools, and a food scene locals praise mainly for Mexican spots. People stay for community, agriculture, and the river.

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Yuma, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.