Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Saint Louis, Missouri · Compact license accepted

RNPACUPerioperative CarePain MedicineGeriatrics

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What the posting states

Shift: Rotating

About this role

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It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! Schedule Options: Full Time available Schedule Time Options: Variable Shifts Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to: Getting paid every day! Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year Paid maternity & paternity coverage Adoption assistance Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer matching plans Long & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) *Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply. #CoreHire Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines utilizing a patient/customer driven approach.

Skills for this role

Post-surgery recoveryPain managementIV monitoring and managementMedication administrationPatient assessment (admission, transfer, post-op)Care plan development and evaluationPatient/family education and discharge planningInfection control and preventionRestraint careAbuse assessmentPrecepting and orienting new employeesClinical team leadership

Certifications

BLS (BLS HCP - AHA)

Requirements

RN License - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
RN License issued by Compact State (accepted in lieu of Missouri license)
BLS HCP Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
RN License - Licensed to work as an RN in the state of Missouri
BLS Certification - Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
PACU experience
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Current TB test
Annual TB Screening and Influenza vaccination
Annual Ethics Training
Annual Safety Training

Benefits

Health insurance options & wellness plans
Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
Adoption assistance
Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
Long & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Tuition coverage up to $5,250 per year
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About the employer

SSM Health

Hiring organization

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system serving communities across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. With more than 40,000 team members and 15,000 providers, SSM Health operates hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care,…

3.3 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Some nursing positions offer favorable schedules with no nights, weekends, or holidays
Sign-on bonuses available for qualified external candidates on certain roles
Comprehensive benefits package promoting physical, mental, and financial well-being

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The organization's prominent emphasis on 'commitment to healthy culture' may suggest past or ongoing workplace culture challenges being addressed
Sign-on bonuses being offered for certain roles may indicate recruitment or retention difficulties in specific areas

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Living in Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis pairs Midwestern friendliness with a storied cultural scene anchored by the Gateway Arch and Forest Park, one of America's largest urban parks. Neighborhoods like Soulard, with its historic farmers' market, and the Central West End offer distinct character for nurses seeking an approachable city with genuine community feel.