PACU Registered Nurse – Day Shift, Per Diem

South Kansas City Surgicenter; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team in Overland Park.

The PACU RN will be responsible for delivering comprehensive post-anesthesia care, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and guiding other staff while upholding hospital standards. This Per Diem position offers Day shifts with adherence to regulatory requirements and participation in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in the PACU using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other staff while maintaining PACU standards of care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, including hemodynamics and diagnostic results.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and unit meetings.

Education

RN License

BLS (AHA) Certification

ACLS (AHA) Certification

PALS (AHA) Certification

BSN (preferred)

CCRN (preferred)

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team in Overland Park.

The PACU RN will be responsible for delivering comprehensive post-anesthesia care, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and guiding other staff while upholding hospital standards. This Per Diem position offers Day shifts with adherence to regulatory requirements and participation in performance improvement initiatives.