Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) role is onsite at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in St. Louis, MO. The posting lists full-time work with three 12-hour shifts per week, 11:00 AM–11:30 PM, and participation in weekend and holiday call; compensation is not specified. The PACU is a Phase I recovery unit caring for patients after surgery or procedures requiring general anesthesia. The nurse supports post-anesthesia recovery for adult and pediatric patients, working with the anesthesia team and caring for cases ranging from routine recovery to ICU-level acuity. The role contributes to safe recovery through close monitoring and critical-care skills in a collaborative unit.

What you'll do

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients
• care for patients recovering from surgery or procedures requiring general anesthesia
• work with the anesthesia team
• participate in weekend and holiday call.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

pacu

post-anesthesia care

st. louis mo

mercy

full-time

three 12-hour shifts

11:00 am–11:30 pm

weekend call

holiday call

bls

adult and pediatric care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO accrual begins immediately, including a Volunteer Day.

Why this role

Three 12-hour shifts weekly, 11:00 AM–11:30 PM. BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required; ICU, ED, critical care, or PACU experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.