RN (PRN-Level 3) Main PACU

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking a skilled RN to provide critical post-anesthesia care for a diverse range of patients in North Kansas City. The role involves working with various acuities and procedures, ensuring smooth recovery transitions.

You will work collaboratively with surgeons and anesthesia providers, emphasizing critical thinking and strong relationships. Requires RN certification in Missouri, ACLS, BLS, and one year of PACU or critical care experience. Join a Magnet Hospital recognized for nursing excellence.

Qualifications

• One year critical care or PACU experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, ACLS, BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from various procedures.
• Prioritize life-sustaining needs during critical recovery times.
• Build strong relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers.

Skills

Hemodynamics

Phlebotomy

Airway management

Education

Associate's degree in 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
• 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
• Airway management

Other

Basic computer skills.

License/Cert

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

Education

Required: Associate's degree in Nursing.