PACU Recovery Nurse – Day Shift + On-Call

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Recovery Room Nurse provides high quality patient care in a fast-paced perioperative environment. This role supports a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient recovery from anesthesia with a focus on patient comfort and clear communication.

Responsibilities include pre/postoperative assessment, collaboration with physicians, care coordination across shifts, and supervision of team members to uphold infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• ADN required; licensed RN in Illinois.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS within 1 year of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• RN-Illinois license required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ conditions and care delivery through direct observation, rounding, and data input from other team members.
• Cares for patients preoperatively and postoperatively.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to address patient issues.
• Coordinates bed and patient care assignments during shift and prepares for next shift.
• Plans and evaluates care with appropriate disciplines to achieve expected outcomes.

Education

ADN (Required)

RN-Registered Nurse (Illinois)

ACLS

BLS/CPR certification

PALS

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Recovery Room Nurse provides high quality patient care in a fast-paced perioperative environment. This role supports a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient recovery from anesthesia with a focus on patient comfort and clear communication.

Responsibilities include pre/postoperative assessment, collaboration with physicians, care coordination across shifts, and supervision of team members to uphold infection control and safety standards.