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Registered Nurse - Pre/Post-Operative- Edwardsville

Gateway Regional Medical Center·Granite City, Illinois

$32 - $48/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide physical and psychosocial care to patients during pre- and post-operative phases. Assess and interpret patient data to intervene appropriately within the PACU environment.

Join the Surgical Services Team at Gateway Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Shifts + On-Call | Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center

At 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 hour
  • Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
  • Predictable 8-hour shifts
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • Shift differentials where applicable
  • Supportive and collaborative work culture
  • Opportunity to work in a specialized ambulatory surgery setting

Position Summary

Gateway 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 do
  • Deliver individualized nursing care during pre-operative and post-operative recovery
  • Assess, monitor, and interpret patient conditions and recovery progress
  • Provide patient education and discharge instructions
  • Administer medications and interventions as appropriate
  • Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Respond effectively to changes in patient condition
  • Maintain accurate documentation and support quality patient outcomes

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Licensure & Certifications

Required

  • Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or American Red Cross
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Required Within 3 Months of Hire

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Experience

Required

• Minimum of two years of medical-surgical nursing experience

Preferred

• One to two years of critical care nursing experience

Schedule & location

Position

  • Registered Nurse –
  • PACU
  • Department:
  • Surgical
  • Services
  • Status:
  • Full-Time
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Shifts + On-Call

Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center 12 Ginger Creek Parkway Glen Carbon, IL 62034

Compensation

$32.00–$48.00 per hour

Compensation 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.

Requirements

Requires a nursing degree, a current Illinois Nursing License, and BLS and ACLS certifications. Minimum of two years of medical-surgical nursing experience is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Nursing Process
  • Pre-operative Care
  • Post-operative Care
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Psychosocial Care
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Patient Data Interpretation

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Shift Differentials
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Competitive Salary
  • Performance-based Incentives
  • Vacation Time
  • Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Matching

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$32 - $48/hr
Location
Granite City, Illinois
Posted
May 8, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Gateway Regional Medical Center

Gateway Regional Medical Center is a proud community healthcare provider; a 343-bed facility with a range of health services including inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, emergency care and a behavioral health unit. Our team is comprised of hundreds of dedicated healthcare...

Salary listed on 27 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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