PACU RN - Per Diem

Aura Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialized PACU care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation of patients after anesthesia. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications include a nursing diploma or associate's degree and RN license; bachelor’s degree and some experience are preferred. Prior PACU/ED/ICU background is advantageous. The schedule runs 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with call requirements.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required.
• RN license essential.
• Bachelor’s degree and <2 years of experience preferred.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Educate on post-treatment management.
• Ensure communication across care teams.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and teams.
• Evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural backgrounds.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities.

Skills

Critical nursing skills

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing diploma or associate's degree

Job description

Role:

Provides specialized nursing care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; promote patient and family-centered care; educate on post-treatment management; ensure communication across care teams; participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities; develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and teams; evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; RN license essential; bachelor’s degree and <2 years of experience preferred; no prior experience necessary.

Skills:

• Critical nursing skills, assessment, communication, teamwork, cultural competence, and safety awareness.

Additional Details:

Must work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and safety as priorities. The role involves an 8AM-4:30PM schedule with call requirements. Prior PACU, ED, or ICU experience is preferred.