RN-Perioperative - PACU

About the role

You will provide expert postanesthesia 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide range of acuity and procedures, including gynecology, urology, vascular, cardiac, pulmonary, trauma, orthopedics, plastics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and interventional radiology.
• No two days are the same!
• Build strong, trusting relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers, fostering a supportive and empowered team environment.

Summary

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

Specialized Expertise

• Hemodynamics
• Phlebotomy and airway management

Other

• Basic computer skills

Education

• Required: Associates - Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing

Licenses/Certifications

• Required: RN (Registered Nurse)
• State of Missouri
• BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
• PALS (Pediatric Life Support)