RN (PRN-Level 3) Main PACU

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.