Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Where You Will Work:

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a fast-paced perioperative environment specializing in ASPAN-standard recovery care for both adult and pediatric populations. This unit partners closely with anesthesia providers to optimize each patient’s post-operative condition and ensure safe, efficient recovery.

PACU nurses manage a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, requiring strong critical thinking, adaptability, and clinical expertise. Candidates with prior experience in Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or PACU settings are highly preferred.

Highlights:

• Collaborative, team-based environment with strong anesthesia partnership
• Exposure to a wide variety of surgical cases and patient acuity levels
• Schedule includes 11:00–23:30 shifts with rotating 15:00–03:30 coverage 
• Structured call model with weekday overnight and weekend coverage 
• Rotating Saturday day shift coverage 
• Fair and consistent holiday call distribution

 We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s leading health care networks. A nonprofit, 788-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,500 affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart and kidney transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health.

The hospital provides emergency care for more than 105,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
 At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
 Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

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