PACU Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Belleville, IL is seeking a skilled PACU nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care in our surgical recovery unit. You will monitor patients as they awaken from anesthesia and address pain and nausea while ensuring safety and comfort.

Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the broader care team, you will support smooth recoveries, educate patients and families before discharge or transfer, and contribute to a culture of compassion and excellence in a

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients as they awaken from anesthesia and manage pain and nausea.
• Work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and care teams to support safe recoveries.
• Educate patients and families before discharge or transfer.

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a skilled PACU nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care in our dynamic surgical recovery unit. In this role, you will monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, manage pain and nausea, and respond quickly to changes in condition. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient recoveries and strong patient education before discharge or transfer. Join a mission-driven, research-connected health system that offers robust training, supportive leadership, and clear pathways for growth in a culture focused on compassion, excellence, and community impact.