Surgical Recovery Registered Nurse

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Specialty certification support

Robust clinical resources

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Recovery unit to provide high-quality post-operative care to patients transitioning from surgery to inpatient recovery. The RN will assess and monitor post-anesthesia patients, manage pain and surgical sites, administer IV medications, and respond to changes in condition using evidence-based protocols.

You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and allied health staff, document care in the EMR, educate patients and

Qualifications

• RN must assess and monitor post-anesthesia patients.
• Manage pain and surgical sites.
• Administer IV medications using evidence-based protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and allied health staff.
• Document care in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families about post-operative care.
• Support safe, compassionate discharges or transfers.

Skills

Post-anesthesia care

Pain management

IV medication administration

Surgical site care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy seeks a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Recovery unit to provide high-quality post-operative care to patients transitioning from surgery to inpatient recovery. The RN will assess and monitor post-anesthesia patients, manage pain and surgical sites, administer IV medications, and respond to changes in condition using evidence-based protocols. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and allied health staff, documenting care in the EMR, educating patients and families, and supporting safe, compassionate discharges or transfers. Mercy offers a collaborative culture, robust clinical resources, and opportunities for professional growth and specialty certification.