Want to become a PACU nurse but don’t have ICU experience? Learn what qualifications, nursing experience, skills, and certifications you really need to work in PACU, plus my personal experience transitioning from ICU to PACU nursing.
Read about my typical workday as a Pre-Op and PACU RN working in a busy ambulatory surgery center. From preparing patients for surgery to managing recovery, discharge instructions, and the constant flow of cases, here’s what my shift in outpatient PACU nursing looks like, as I see it.
Read the actual PACU nurse job interview questions I was asked and how I answered them. From clinical scenarios to questions about my nursing experience, I share what happened during my interview, how I prepared, and what I learned to help you feel confident at your own PACU interview.
