Recovery Room RN- Registered Nurse PRN

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

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About The Position

Employment Type: PRN Shift: Days PACU RN – Recovery with Heart, Teamwork, and Purpose We’re looking for a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN who brings both clinical expertise and a calming presence to patients emerging from surgery. If you’re passionate about delivering safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment where no two recoveries are the same, you’ll thrive here. Why This Role? As a PACU nurse, you’ll be the first face patients see after surgery—monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and reassuring loved ones—all while collaborating with a tight-knit surgical team. It’s an essential role with meaningful impact every shift. What You'll Do: Assess physical, emotional, and educational needs as patients transition from anesthesia to recovery Develop and adapt individualized care plans using strong clinical judgment Monitor post-op conditions, respond quickly to changes, and ensure safe discharges Educate and support patients and families with clarity and compassion Communicate clearly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses to coordinate care Stay flexible to support department needs and adapt to evolving healthcare technologies Participate in meetings, trainings, and continuous learning opportunities to grow in your role What You’ll Love: A supportive, skilled team that values collaboration and shared success A fast-paced environment that sharpens your critical thinking skills Opportunities to cross-train and support multiple units as needed A culture that values adaptability, teamwork, and professional growth If you’re calm under pressure, confident in your clinical skills, and thrive in a recovery-focused environment—we’d love to meet you. Hours/Schedule: PRN - as needed

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa required
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, emotional, and educational needs as patients transition from anesthesia to recovery
• Develop and adapt individualized care plans using strong clinical judgment
• Monitor post-op conditions, respond quickly to changes, and ensure safe discharges
• Educate and support patients and families with clarity and compassion
• Communicate clearly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses to coordinate care
• Stay flexible to support department needs and adapt to evolving healthcare technologies
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and continuous learning opportunities to grow in your role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed