Registered Nurse PACU

Location: Chicago, IL
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 7/9/2026
Salary: $0.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 0
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location

Chicago, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 10-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in Pre-Op, Post-Op, and Phase 1 PACU settings
  • Monitor and assess patients recovering from anesthesia, identifying and responding to changes in condition
  • Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe patient transitions through the perioperative continuum
  • Float within the PACU department as needed to support staffing and patient care demands
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of PACU experience required
  • Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Must be available August 10–14 with no time-off requests during that period

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience working across Pre-Op, Post-Op, and Phase 1 PACU environments
  • Familiarity with EMR systems and adaptability during system upgrades or transitions

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic perioperative environment with a supportive clinical team
  • Structured onboarding orientation provided to set you up for success from day one

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