PACU RN — Post-Op & Critical Care (Full-Time)

Mercy; Spanish Lake (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

PTO starts immediately

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis PACU seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Phase I recovery unit, providing post-anesthesia care and collaborating with anesthesia. You will monitor ventilation, airway status, and PACU-specific needs, delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Full-time position with 3x12-hour shifts (1100–2330). BLS and an active RN license are required, with ICU/PACU experience preferred. Mercy offers strong benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited RN program and hold an active RN license.
• Strong critical care skills with experience in ventilators, airway management, vasoactive drips, chest tubes, drains, central lines, and arterial lines.
• Experience in PACU or ICU settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care in the PACU.
• Coordinates patient care with anesthesia and other departments.
• Supports patient rights and confidentiality while upholding Mercy standards.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

Airway management

Central lines

Education

RN program graduate

Active RN license

Tools

PACU equipment

Job description

Mercy St. Louis PACU seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Phase I recovery unit, providing post-anesthesia care and collaborating with anesthesia. You will monitor ventilation, airway status, and PACU-specific needs, delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Full-time position with 3x12-hour shifts (1100–2330). BLS and an active RN license are required, with ICU/PACU experience preferred. Mercy offers strong benefits and opportunities for growth.