PACU RN Weekend Lifestyle

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group is seeking a part-time Pre/Post Surgery RN for our Des Moines, IA surgical services. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care, preparing patients for surgery and providing post-procedure recovery.

You will educate patients and families throughout the surgical experience, collaborating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, while maintaining precise clinical documentation in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license or Compact RN license.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) within 6 weeks of hire.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Surgical, perioperative, PACU, or ambulatory surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide post-procedure recovery care.
• Educate patients and families throughout the surgical experience.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

Skills

RN license (Iowa or Compact)

BLS certification

Strong assessment

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Surgical/post-anesthesia experience

Job description

Description

Make a difference in every patient's surgical journey. Join our Surgery Center team as a Pre/Post Surgery RN, providing exceptional care before and after procedures. You'll work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and a collaborative clinical team to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night Shift

What You'll Do

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide post-procedure recovery care
• Educate patients and families throughout the surgical experience
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) within 6 weeks of hire
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Surgical, perioperative, PACU, or ambulatory surgery experience preferred

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, team-focused culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Meaningful work that positively impacts patients every day

Schedule

Part Time Includes Weekend Nights

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.