I think you are headed in right direction. I'm taking a break from ICU traveling of 2.5 years. I just started a PACU job last week with 5 years ICU experience....so far so good. I believe ICU experience would be beneficial for anyone deciding to go to PACU There is one lady that has been in this PACU for 2 years that came directly from med/surg. I personally wouldn't have done that when I left med/surg, but to each their own.