Pre-Op & PACU RN — Patient Care Leader

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/illn.

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS seeks an RN PACU professional to provide patient-centered care in the post-anesthesia setting. You will assess, monitor, and support patients recovering from anesthesia, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective recovery.

The role requires an RN license and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and active state nursing license required or eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• Strong nursing knowledge, infection control, and patient safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Monitor patients post-anesthesia, manage pain, and support recovery.
• Document care thoroughly and comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Infection control

Team collaboration

Documentation

CPR/code team participation

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

NRP (preferred)

Job description

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS seeks an RN PACU professional to provide patient-centered care in the post-anesthesia setting. You will assess, monitor, and support patients recovering from anesthesia, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective recovery.

The role requires an RN license and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.