PACU Registered Nurse — Day Shift, Full-Time

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks a Perioperative RN to deliver vigilant post-anesthesia care on the day shift. You’ll monitor vitals, support recovery, and coordinate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort through the immediate postoperative period.

You will act as a clinical bridge among anesthesia, surgical services, and inpatient floors, execute physician orders with attention to airway management, and help discharge planning to prepare patients and

Qualifications

• Certification as registered nurse in Illinois required.
• BLS provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care with vigilant monitoring.
• Act as clinical bridge between surgical services, anesthesia, and inpatient floors.
• Execute physician orders with airway management and patient comfort.
• Assess discharge readiness and coordinate team transitions.

Skills

Post-anesthesia care

Vital signs monitoring

Airway management

Nursing assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma

Illinois RN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks a Perioperative RN to deliver vigilant post-anesthesia care on the day shift. You’ll monitor vitals, support recovery, and coordinate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort through the immediate postoperative period.

You will act as a clinical bridge among anesthesia, surgical services, and inpatient floors, execute physician orders with attention to airway management, and help discharge planning to prepare patients and