Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Aura Health; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre-Op and PACU care in an outpatient surgical setting in Missouri. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patients in recovery, manage pain and comfort, and educate patients and families on recovery expectations.

Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team, you will support safe, efficient workflows while contributing to quality and safety initiatives and delivering compassionate, mission-driven care.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Excellent communication and education abilities for patients and families.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical setting.
• Commitment to safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-anesthesia assessments and monitoring
• Manage recovery needs, including pain control
• Educate patients and families on care expectations and recovery
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical monitoring

Patient education

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU

Provide compassionate, patient-centered pre- and post-anesthesia nursing care in an outpatient surgical setting. Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patients during recovery, and manage post-anesthesia pain and comfort needs. Educate patients and families on care expectations and recovery instructions. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team to support safe, efficient surgical workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-anesthesia assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Manage recovery needs, including pain control and comfort
• Deliver patient and family education before and after procedures
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and critical monitoring skills
• Effective patient communication and educational ability
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to quality, safety, and mission-driven care