RN PACU

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Disability coverage

401(k)

Job summary

North Shore Surgical Center is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide continuous, high-quality post-anesthesia care. The role emphasizes patient safety, comfort, and privacy while monitoring recovery and assisting physicians as needed in the o.r.

or PACU environments. Ideal candidates hold an accredited RN degree, an active IL license, and BLS/ACLS certification, with at least two years in PACU/Pre-Op or critical care, preferably in ambulatory surgery settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in IL.
• BLS and ACLS Required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in PreOp/PACU, Med/Surg or Critical Care.
• Previous ambulatory surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all PACU patients with ongoing assessment and safe, comfort-focused care.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with various tasks, sedation, and sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
• Deliver total comprehensive patient care from emergence from anesthesia or sedation through discharge planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Nursing judgment

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Active IL RN license

BLS and ACLS

Tools

Sterile technique

Job description

Welcome to North Shore Surgical Center At North Shore Surgical Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our fast paced ASC is committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. Our technology allows surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: ENT, General, GI, Gynecology, IVF, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Urology.

Job ID 94727 Date posted 09/08/2026

RN PACU

North Shore Surgical Center

Welcome to North Shore Surgical Center At North Shore Surgical Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our fast paced ASC is committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. Our technology allows surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: ENT, General, GI, Gynecology, IVF, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Urology.

PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN)

The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in IL
• BLS and ACLS Required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in PreOp/PACU, Med/Surg or Critical Care. Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Pay range: Min $36.22 - Max $54.33

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.