PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
Des Moines, IAFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The PACU Registered Nurse supports patients before surgery and during post-operative recovery. The nurse assesses and prepares patients, provides education to patients and families, monitors recovery, and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week on day shift, with on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.
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Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Guide Patients Through Their Surgical Journey
Are you a compassionate RN who enjoys patient education, critical thinking, and delivering exceptional care? Join our Pre/Post Surgery team and play a vital role in preparing patients for surgery and supporting their recovery. You'll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure a safe, seamless experience for patients and families.
This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment while building meaningful connections with patients throughout their surgical journey.
What You'll Do
- Assess, educate, and prepare patients before surgical procedures.
- Monitor and care for patients during post-operative recovery.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure safe, high-quality care.
- Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
- Utilize clinical judgment and critical thinking to support positive patient outcomes.
- Advocate for patients while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
What We're Looking For
- Current Iowa or Compact State RN license.
- American Heart Association BLS certification (or ability to obtain within six weeks of hire).
- Strong communication, clinical assessment, and teamwork skills.
- Experience in surgical services, recovery, ambulatory care, or acute care is preferred.
Why Join Us? ✅ Support patients through every step of their surgical experience ✅ Collaborative team environment with strong physician partnerships ✅ Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits ✅ Professional growth and development opportunities ✅ Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional patient care
Schedule
- Full-Time: 36 hours per week - Day Shift
- Includes participation in an on-call rotation, weekend rotation, and holiday coverage as needed
Ready to Make an Impact? Join a team that combines clinical excellence with compassionate care. Apply today and help patients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their surgical experience.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 59,654 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Iowa median$74–105K/yr49 salary ranges
- Iowa median$36–38/hr262 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,523 open Registered Nurse jobs in Iowa and 59,654 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
- Trinity Health (this employer)571 open
- UnityPoint Health181 open
- Care Initiatives162 open
- Experience
- Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,259 postings).
- Education
- 4,116 of the 59,654 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs
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