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RN - PACU

Carle Health

Urbana, Illinois

Health system employer

$38.93/hr

About $81k/yr

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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 8, 2026

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Overview The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Qualifications Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience: Responsibilities Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Assists and collaborates with physicians, Anesthesia personnel, and OR Staff in providing a safe, positive, and efficient experience for patients and families. POC testing on patients (glucose and urine pregnancy, iStats) Provides direct patient care to patients emerging from anesthesia post op Initiates IV therapy as ordered Administers medications as ordered Patient Assessment Provides discharge instructions for patients meeting phase I and Phase II criteria Works collaboratively with Child Life specialists as needed Assist Anesthesia when performing nerve blocks, Epidurals or Intrathecal Discontinue IV Proficient in monitoring and maintenance of: Monitoring of s/p mechanical thrombectomy Arterial and central line Chest tube Femostop Application Lumbar-EVD drains Sheath Vascular Access Mechanical ventilation IV medications About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation And Benefits The compensation range for this position is $38.93per hour - $63.35per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Skills for this role

POC testing (glucose, urine pregnancy, iStats)IV therapy initiationMedication administrationPatient AssessmentDischarge instructions (Phase I and Phase II criteria)Monitoring s/p mechanical thrombectomyArterial and central line monitoringChest tube maintenanceFemostop applicationLumbar-EVD drainsSheath vascular accessMechanical ventilation monitoring

Certifications

BLSPALSACLS

Requirements

  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • of departmental competencies. Assists and collaborates with physicians, Anesthesia personnel, and OR Staff in providing a safe, positive, and efficient experience for patients and families. POC testing on patients (glucose and urine pregnancy, iStats) Provides direct patient care to patients emerging from anesthesia post op Initiates IV therapy as ordered Administers medications as ordered Patient Assessment Provides discharge instructions for patients meeting phase I and Phase II criteria Works collaboratively with Child Life specialists as needed Assist Anesthesia when performing nerve blocks, Epidurals or Intrathecal Discontinue IV Proficient in monitoring and maintenance of: Monitoring of s/p mechanical thrombectomy Arterial and central line Chest tube Femostop Application Lumbar-EVD drains Sheath Vascular Access Mechanical ventilation IV medications

About the employer

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Carle Health
Health system employer

Carle Health is an integrated health system founded in 1918 and headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, with deep local roots across central and southeastern Illinois. The system comprises more than 17,000 team members, eight award-winning hospitals, a multispecialty provider group with…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Large integrated health system with eight hospitals offering diverse clinical settings and career mobility
  • Academic affiliations including Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Methodist College provide educational and professional development opportunities
  • Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute offers nurses exposure to innovative treatments and clinical research

What reviewers flag

  • Ambulatory nurse role description indicates a high-acuity, multi-responsibility workload combining patient care, code team, telephone triage, and preceptor duties
  • Headquartered in Urbana, IL — a smaller metropolitan area that may offer fewer urban amenities compared to larger healthcare markets
  • Specific employee review content and satisfaction metrics were not available in the captured research, limiting transparency into nurse-reported concerns
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Living in Urbana, IL

Urbana is a classic Midwestern college town anchored by the University of Illinois, blending campus energy with quiet residential streets. Paired with neighboring Champaign, it offers a relaxed pace and a close-knit community feel that appeals to nurses seeking a balanced lifestyle away from big-city pressure.

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92.7
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Median gross rent
$972/mo
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