Registered Nurse - PACU - Full Time

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse to care for patients recovering from anesthesia in Branson, MO. The role requires RN licensure in Missouri, with BLS due within 90 days and ACLS/PALS within one year.

Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking are essential for rapid patient assessment and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. Experience in nursing and the ability to work rotating shifts, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality care, are

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Previous nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-anesthesia patients of all ages recovering from anesthesia.
• Evaluate plans, implement, and document nursing care and pain assessment.
• Maintain hemodynamic and neurological stability and a patent airway.
• Diligent monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment as patient condition changes

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

RN license Missouri

BLS within 90 days

ACLS within 1 year

PALS within 1 year

Job description

Facility: Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616 Department: 1399 Post Anesthesia Care Branson Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: varied- call required Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

The post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) provides care for post-operative patients of all ages recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The PACU nurse evaluates plans, implements, and documents nursing care, assessment for pain, maintains hemodynamic and neurological stability, and maintains a patent airway. Due to the possibility of rapid changes in a patient’s physiological condition, PACU RNs are required to administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Previous nursing experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire
• PALS must be obtained within one year of hire

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.