Registered Nurse - PACU / Same Day Surgery Float - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) provides care for post-operative patients of all ages recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The PACU nurse evaluates plans, implements, and documents nursing care, assessment for pain, maintains hemodynamic and neurological stability, and maintains a patent airway. Due to the possibility of rapid changes in a patient’s physiological condition, PACU RNs are required to administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to 3,000 Relocation bonus

$1.00 Certification pay

$1.00 BSN pay

Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• 1 year ER/ICU nursing experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
• RN license active in the state of Missouri
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Must obtain PALS within one year of hire
• Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Previous nursing experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees