Registered Nurse - Pre/Post-Operative- Edwardsville

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Surgical Services Team at Gateway Regional Medical CenterRegistered Nurse (RN) – PACUFull-Time | Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Shifts + On-Call | Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery CenterAt Gateway Regional Medical Center, we know great patient experiences begin with great teams.Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to our community while promoting healing, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to creating an environment where patients receive exceptional care-and where our employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow.If you are passionate about perioperative care, enjoy connecting with patients during recovery, and thrive in a collaborative clinical environment, we invite you to join our Surgical Services team.Why Join Gateway?Competitive hourly pay: $32.00–$48.00 per hourFull-time Monday–Friday schedulePredictable 8-hour shiftsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsRetirement savings plan with employer matchingPaid vacation and holiday timeShift differentials where applicableSupportive and collaborative work cultureOpportunity to work in a specialized ambulatory surgery settingPosition SummaryGateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to join our team at Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center.In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients throughout the pre-operative and post-operative phases of care. Using strong clinical judgment and the nursing process, you will assess patient needs, monitor recovery, respond to changing conditions, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and exceptional patient outcomes.This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy balancing technical expertise with meaningful patient interaction.What You'll DoDeliver individualized nursing care during pre-operative and post-operative recoveryAssess, monitor, and interpret patient conditions and recovery progressProvide patient education and discharge instructionsAdminister medications and interventions as appropriateCollaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teamsRespond effectively to changes in patient conditionMaintain accurate documentation and support quality patient outcomesQualificationsEducationGraduate of an accredited School of Professional NursingLicensure & CertificationsRequired:Current Illinois Registered Nurse licenseCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or American Red CrossAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Required Within 3 Months of Hire:Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)ExperienceRequired:Minimum of two years of medical-surgical nursing experiencePreferred:One to two years of critical care nursing experienceSchedule & LocationPosition: Registered Nurse – PACUDepartment: Surgical ServicesStatus: Full-TimeSchedule: Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Shifts + On-CallEdwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center12 Ginger Creek ParkwayGlen Carbon, IL 62034Compensation$32.00–$48.00 per hourCompensation is determined based on education, experience, certifications, and relevant skills. Final compensation will be reviewed through our compensation process to ensure fairness, internal equity, and alignment with qualifications.Bring your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient care-and help patients recover safely and confidently every day. Apply today.