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Preop/Pacu Registered Nurse
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | $36-$38/hour | Full-Time
Location: Barrington, IL 60010
Looking for a better work-life balance?
Join Illinois Pain & Spine Institute (IPSI), Illinois' largest interventional pain practice, where you'll care for patients in a modern outpatient surgery setting, without the demands of a hospital schedule.
If you're an experienced RN with OR and/or PACU experience, this is an opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized physicians while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule and a collaborative clinical environment focused on exceptional patient care.
Why Nurses Choose IPSI
- Monday-Friday schedule
- No overnight shifts
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- DailyPay available
- Employee recognition through Bonusly
- Stable, established organization serving patients for more than 25 years
Illinois Pain & Spine Institute has been a leader in interventional pain management for more than 25 years, serving patients throughout the greater Chicago area. Our physicians, including Castle Connolly Top Doctors, specialize in minimally invasive treatments that help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.
What You'll Do
As a Registered Nurse, you'll play an essential role in guiding patients safely through their surgical experience—from pre-operative preparation through recovery and discharge.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document clinical findings
- Obtain and monitor vital signs before, during, and after procedures
- Identify and communicate changes in patient condition
- Develop and update individualized nursing care plans
- Provide pre-operative, intra-procedural, and post-anesthesia patient care
- Monitor recovery and evaluate patient responses to treatment
- Collaborate closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff
- Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions
- Supervise support staff while promoting safe clinical practices
- Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher required
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum one (1) year of Operating Room (OR) and/or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- CPAN certification preferred
- Provides compassionate, patient-centered care
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and coworkers
- Thrives in a collaborative clinical environment
- Maintains strong attention to detail
- Prioritizes patient safety and quality outcomes
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Management Tools
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Company Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Travel Assistance Program
- Identity Theft Protection
- Bonusly Employee Recognition Program
- DailyPay
- LifeMart Employee Discount Program
If you're looking for an opportunity to provide exceptional surgical nursing care while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule and a supportive outpatient environment, we'd love to hear from you.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $36 - $38