RN Main PACU

NKC Health; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking an experienced RN to provide expert post-anesthesia care in a Magnet Hospital setting. The role covers a wide range of procedures and patient ages, with emphasis on safety and rapid recovery planning.

Requirements include an RN license in Missouri, BLS and ACLS, and at least one year of critical care or PACU experience. Associates degree in nursing is required, with a Bachelor’s preferred. On-site, full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in critical care or PACU settings is required.
• Competence in hemodynamic monitoring and airway management.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care and monitor patients for life-sustaining needs.
• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia staff to ensure safe recovery.
• Support pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients through PACU care.

Skills

Hemodynamics

Phlebotomy

Airway management

Education

Associates - Nursing

Bachelor's - Nursing

Job description

Summary

You will provide expert post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from a diverse range of procedures. From quick outpatient surgeries to complex, high-risk cases, our PACU nurses are vital in ensuring patients� smooth recovery and safe transition to their next phase of care�whether it�s inpatient, outpatient discharge, or critical care. Work with a wide range of acuity and procedures, including gynecology, urology, vascular, cardiac, pulmonary, trauma, orthopedics, plastics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and interventional radiology. No two days are the same! Magnet Hospital: Join an organization recognized for nursing excellence, with shared governance guiding decision-making both globally and at the unit level. Specialized Expertise: You will provide immediate post-anesthesia care, prioritizing life-sustaining needs and critical thinking to support patients during a critical time in their recovery journey. Collaboration & Autonomy: Build strong, trusting relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers, fostering a supportive and empowered team environment. Under the direction of the department director/charge nurse, provides care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year critical care or PACU experience

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Hemodynamics, phlebotomy and airway management

OTHER:

• Basic computer skills

LICENSE/CERT:

• Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri
• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
• Required: ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)

EDUCATION:

• Required: Associates - Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing