PACU RN

Incredible Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

PTO

Job summary

Incredible Health is actively hiring for PACU RN positions in the Chicago, IL area. Shifts include day, night, and mid, with full-time, part-time, and per diem options. Responsibilities cover post-operative care, vital signs, med administration, and discharge planning.

Requirements include ADN or higher, active RN license in Illinois, BLS/ACLS, and 1 year PACU/ICU experience preferred; strong teamwork and EMR skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license in Illinois (active and unencumbered).
• 1 year PACU/ICU or similar high-acuity setting preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care and monitor vital signs.
• Administer prescribed meds and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams for smooth transitions.
• Educate patients/families on post-operative care and discharge needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital policy.

Skills

communication

teamwork

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Chicago, IL area for the following position: PACU RN. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Cardiac Monitoring, Circulate, Pediatric, Presurgical assessment, Robotic surgery, Transplant, or Wound & drain care.

• Shift(s) available: day shift, night shift, and mid shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), 401(K), Community hospital, Cross training, EAP, Level 1 trauma center, Level 2 trauma center, Life Insurance, Magnet recognized, Medical, Medical, PTO, PTO, PTO, Retirement Plan, Teaching Hospital, Tuition Assistance, Tuition Assistance, Union facility, Union facility, U.S. News best hospital

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• 1 year experience in a PACU, ICU, or a similar high-acuity setting preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative care to a variety of surgical patients, monitoring vital signs, and managing symptoms of anesthesia
• Administer prescribed medications and implement treatment plans as directed by medical staff
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transition from the operating room to the PACU to discharge home
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, and potential complications
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospital policies and procedures

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Salary: $61,300 to $101,000 /year