Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and family benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks a Perioperative RN to deliver vigilant post-anesthesia care on the day shift. You’ll monitor vitals, support recovery, and coordinate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort through the immediate postoperative period.

You will act as a clinical bridge among anesthesia, surgical services, and inpatient floors, execute physician orders with attention to airway management, and help discharge planning to prepare patients and

Competenze

• Certification as registered nurse in Illinois required.
• BLS provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Provide post-anesthesia care with vigilant monitoring.
• Act as clinical bridge between surgical services, anesthesia, and inpatient floors.
• Execute physician orders with airway management and patient comfort.
• Assess discharge readiness and coordinate team transitions.

Conoscenze

Post-anesthesia care

Vital signs monitoring

Airway management

Nursing assessment

Formazione

Nursing Diploma

Illinois RN license

BLS Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Your future role at a glance

• Department/Specialty: Pre-operative Services
• Schedule: Day shift l Full-time
• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide vigilant, compassionate post-anesthesia care by closely monitoring vital signs, managing acute surgical recovery, and proactively updating patients, families, and surgical teams on progress.
• Act as the essential clinical bridge between surgical services, anesthesia, and inpatient floors, facilitating clear communication to ensure every phase of the patient journey is cohesive and safe.
• Accurately execute complex physician and anesthesia orders with precision, maintaining rigorous clinical and airway management standards while keeping patient comfort and dignity front and center.
• Lead smooth, supportive transitions by assessing discharge readiness, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring patients and their caregivers are fully prepared for the next stage of recovery.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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