RN Main PACU

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse

You will provide expert post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from a diverse range of procedures. From quick outpatient surgeries to complex, high-risk cases, our PACU nurses are vital in ensuring patients' smooth recovery and safe transition to their next phase of care—whether it’s inpatient, outpatient discharge, or critical care. Work with a wide range of acuity and procedures, including gynecology, urology, vascular, cardiac, pulmonary, trauma, orthopedics, plastics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and interventional radiology. No two days are the same!

Join an organization recognized for nursing excellence, with shared governance guiding decision-making both globally and at the unit level.

Job Description

• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care, prioritizing life-sustaining needs and critical thinking to support patients during a critical time in their recovery journey.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers, fostering a supportive and empowered team environment.

Requirements

• One year of critical care or PACU experience.
• Hemodynamics, phlebotomy, and airway management skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association).
• Required: Associates degree in Nursing; Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.