Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension Chicago, IL, US

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL
Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph
Department: PACU
Schedule: PRN | Day shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Guide Patients Through Post-Surgical Recovery: Deliver expert, direct nursing care across the recovery continuum, safely managing patients as they emerge from anesthesia in accordance with our trusted hospital protocols.
Provide Critical Vigilance & Clear Communication: Closely monitor, record, and interpret patient conditions during the vital post-operative window, executing physician orders with precision and serving as a calming, vital link for families and the surgical team.
Coordinate Safe, Smooth Transitions: Act as the central coordinator across medical disciplines on an as-needed basis, balancing immediate clinical stability with comprehensive discharge planning to ensure patients are safely prepared for their next phase of healing or return home.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Work Experience:

1 year of experience required.

Additional Preference

PACU experience

Benefits that help you thrive

Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Apply Now Save job Join a nurturing team environment where your dedication brings comfort, safety and hope to every patient you serve. You will develop individualized care plans, collaborate with physicians and guide safe home transitions. Find purpose in a welcoming, patient-first environment where your advocacy and clinical skill truly matter. You will implement tailored care plans, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and guide smooth discharge transitions. Embrace the adventure of travel nursing while delivering high-acuity care to patients who need you most. In this vital role you will evaluate patient conditions, administer critical medications and support families during their toughest moments. Thrive in a fast-paced critical care environment where team collaboration elevates patient healing. Deliver rapid life-saving interventions, manage dynamic care plans and guide families through recovery. Expand your clinical skills and make a fresh impact every day by floating where patient care is needed most. Implement individualized care plans, monitor patient conditions and collaborate across care teams to drive positive outcomes.

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