RN - PACU

Mercy; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

PTO begins accruing immediately

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the PACU, a Phase I recovery unit. The role supports patients recovering from surgery, collaborating with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient care for adults and pediatrics.

You will perform the nursing process, monitor ventilators and lines, participate in weekend call, and join a mission-driven team that values dignity and compassion. Mercy offers day-one benefits, competitive pay, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and graduation from an accredited RN program.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Strong critical care skills with experience in ventilators, airway management, and vasoactive drips.
• Ability to work in a Phase I PACU recovery unit and collaborate with anesthesia team.
• Availability for 3 x 12-hour shifts, full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and coordinates with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Participates in weekend and holiday call as required.
• Works in a collaborative PACU environment with cross-disciplinary teams.

Skills

BLS Certification

Critical Care

Education

RN/Nursing Degree

Tools

Ventilators

Airway management equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details: Registered Nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis PACU. Now Hiring - Full time. 1100-2330 3 x 12 hours shifts per week.

PACU RN | Mercy St. Louis

The PACU at Mercy St. Louis is a Phase I recovery unit caring for patients after surgery or procedures requiring general anesthesia. Nurses work closely with the anesthesia team and care for patients ranging from routine post-op recoveries to critically ill ICU-level patients.

Strong critical care skills are essential, including experience with ventilators, airway management, vasoactive drips, chest tubes, drains, central lines, and arterial lines. The unit supports a variety of surgical specialties, including ENT, General Surgery, GU, GYN, Bariatrics, and Pediatrics.

PACU nurses care for both adult and pediatric patients, participate in weekend and holiday call, and work in a highly collaborative, self-covered team environment. ICU, ED, Critical Care, or PACU experience is strongly preferred.

Why Join Mercy St. Louis?

At Mercy, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a mission-driven team rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect. You'll work alongside supportive colleagues, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career in a place that truly values you.

Named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine's "Top 100 Places to Work".

Benefits That Start Day One

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• PTO begins accruing immediately (including a Volunteer Day!)

Requirements:

• BLS certification through American Heart Association

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited RN program and active RN license

A Culture That Cares

At Mercy, compassion and professionalism go hand in hand. We value teamwork, advocacy, and going the extra mile to deliver exceptional care. Our community will support you through every shift, especially the tough ones, while providing opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a real difference.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.