Registered Nurse - PACU - Full Time - Evening Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Front-loaded PTO

Relocation bonus

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU Nurse) at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO. The role focuses on caring for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, with emphasis on assessment, documentation, and timely intervention to ensure stability.

The candidate will hold an MO RN license, with BLS required within 90 days and ACLS/PALS within one year. Benefits include sign-on and relocation incentives as part of a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Active RN license in Missouri required.
• BLS within 90 days after hire; ACLS and PALS within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia across age groups.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care and pain management.
• Monitor hemodynamic and neurological stability; maintain airway patency.
• Perform continuous reassessment to respond to rapid changes in patient condition.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU Nurse)

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1058 Post Anesthesia Care Unit South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM Work Shift: Day Shift (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 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.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000

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

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.