RN - PACU

Quincy Medical Group; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Mental health benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Adoption and surrogacy benefit

Job summary

Quincy Medical Group is seeking an experienced RN for our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will monitor patients after anesthesia, manage pain and airway status, and ensure safe transitions from the OR to recovery.

The role emphasizes teamwork with anesthesia providers and surgeons in a collaborative surgical environment. Ideal candidates have PACU or perioperative nursing experience, strong assessment and clinical judgment, and excellent communication skills to educate patients and

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Previous PACU, critical care, emergency, or perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• Strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and ability to respond effectively to changing patient conditions.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, including vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and overall condition.
• Recognize changes in patient status and respond to post-operative complications.
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and provide interventions per provider orders.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and nursing staff to coordinate recovery.
• Evaluate discharge readiness and provide post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.

Skills

Illinois RN license

CPR/BLS certification

PACU experience

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

If you are a current Duly/SBC/QMG employee, please apply through the Internal Career Site.At Quincy Medical Group, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.About the Role:As a Registered Nurse in our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. Working closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the surgical team, you will monitor patient recovery, manage immediate post-operative needs, and ensure a safe transition through the recovery process.This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys hands-on patient care, uses strong clinical judgment, and thrives in an environment where teamwork and attention to detail are essential. You will play an important role in helping patients recover safely while providing reassurance, education, and compassionate care.Schedule & Work EnvironmentFour day work week, Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm.Collaborative surgical environment supporting patients during post-anesthesia recovery.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, including vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and overall clinical condition.Recognize changes in patient status and respond appropriately to post-operative complications.Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and provide interventions according to provider orders and established protocols.Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and nursing staff to coordinate safe patient recovery.Evaluate discharge readiness and provide patients and caregivers with post-operative instructions.Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.Promote patient safety, comfort, and efficient patient flow throughout the recovery process.QualificationsCurrent Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.Current CPR/BLS certification required.Previous PACU, critical care, emergency, or perioperative nursing experience preferred.Strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and ability to respond effectively to changing patient conditions.Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.Employer provided life and disability insurance.$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.Immediate 401(k) match.40 hours paid volunteer time off.A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $26.25 - $47.87 per hour, with actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at QMG.Artificial Intelligence DisclosureArtificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.