Pre-Op/Post-Op PACU Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse for Pre-op/Post-op/PACU to deliver high-quality perioperative care in a mission-driven, patient-focused hospital environment. You will assess and prepare patients for surgery, monitor recovery in the PACU, and provide evidence-based care across the pre- and post-operative continuum.

Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams, you will practice within safety and infection-prevention standards and contribute to continuous learning and

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgery.
• Monitor vital signs and sedation in PACU and during recovery.
• Administer medications and IVs as ordered; manage pain.
• Provide education to patients and families; collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia.

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse for Pre-op/Post-op/PACU to provide high-quality perioperative care in a mission-driven, patient-focused environment. In this role, you will assess and prepare patients for surgery, manage recovery in the PACU, and deliver safe, evidence-based care across the pre- and post-operative continuum. Responsibilities include vital sign and sedation monitoring, medication and IV administration, pain management, and patient and family education. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams, practice within strict safety and infection-prevention standards, and contribute to continuous learning and quality improvement within a leading, research-connected health system.