PACU Registered Nurse - Evening Shift Postop Care

Prime Healthcare; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced PACU RN to provide high-level post-anesthesia care. You will collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe recovery and continuous patient monitoring after procedures.

The role requires an active Illinois RN license, BLS and ACLS upon hire with renewal. PACU or critical care experience is preferred, with a full-time evening shift and on-call duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient care through the nursing process in the PACU.
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining PACU standards of care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians and monitor hemodynamics.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and unit meetings.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

CCRN preferred

BSN preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced PACU RN to provide high-level post-anesthesia care. You will collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe recovery and continuous patient monitoring after procedures.

The role requires an active Illinois RN license, BLS and ACLS upon hire with renewal. PACU or critical care experience is preferred, with a full-time evening shift and on-call duties.