RN - PACU

Quincy Medical Group • Quincy, IL

7d • $26 - $48

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Quincy Medical Group, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. Working closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the surgical team, you will monitor recovery, manage immediate post-operative needs, and help ensure a safe transition through the recovery process.

This role involves hands-on patient care, clinical judgment, teamwork, and attention to detail. You will help patients recover safely while providing reassurance, education, and compassionate care in a collaborative surgical environment.

The schedule is a four-day work week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The base pay range is $26.25–$47.87 per hour. Actual pay depends on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives.

Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong assessment skills and clinical judgment, including the ability to respond effectively to changing patient conditions.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PACU, critical care, emergency, or perioperative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, including vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and overall clinical condition.
• Recognize changes in patient status and respond appropriately to post-operative complications.
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and provide interventions according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and nursing staff to coordinate safe patient recovery.
• Evaluate discharge readiness and provide patients and caregivers with post-operative instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Promote patient safety, comfort, and efficient patient flow throughout the recovery process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including healthcare navigation assistance.
• Mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time off.
• Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Bonuses and other incentives may provide additional compensation.

What This Job Offers

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