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Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension·Wichita, Kansas

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Lead the clinical recovery of patients emerging from anesthesia and monitor physiological data to manage pain and stability. Ensure patient safety through rigorous infection control and precise documentation of the post-operative journey.

We Are Hiring Location

  • Wichita,
  • KS
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Via
  • Christi,
  • St
  • Francis
  • Specialty:
  • PACU
  • Schedule: Weekend Option l Part-time |
  • Every
  • Saturday and
  • Sunday from 6:00am - 6:30pm with call and holiday requirements
  • Sign-on bonus: Up to $4,500.00 Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. What You Will Do Lead the clinical recovery of patients emerging from anesthesia, ensuring a safe, smooth, and supportive transition from the operating room to the next level of care. Monitor and interpret patient physiological data to proactively manage pain and stability, directly improving the patient’s comfort and speed of recovery. Champion patient safety by upholding rigorous infection control and sterile standards that protect patients during their most vulnerable post-operative moments. Anticipate and prepare for potential complications by applying your deep understanding of surgical procedures and pathophysiology to intervene before issues arise. Document the patient’s post-operative journey with precision, ensuring the entire care team has the high-quality data needed for seamless continuity of care.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
  • Additional
  • Preferences
  • Critical
  • Care
  • Expertise: 1+ years of recent experience in an ICU or high-acuity Critical Care environment to ensure patient safety in complex scenarios. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a Registered Nurse credential from the Kansas Board of Nursing and a diploma from an accredited nursing school. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with PALS and critical care experience preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Safety
  • Critical Care
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Pain Management
  • Post-operative Care
  • Clinical Recovery
  • Sterile Standards
  • Physiological Data Interpretation

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Wichita, Kansas
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jun 17, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 271 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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PACU nursing demand in Kansas

Registered Nurse PACU roles in Kansas are often competitive because employers look for a current Kansas RN credential, BLS and ACLS, and prefer PALS plus critical care experience. This role can stand out for candidates who are comfortable with post-anesthesia monitoring, rapid assessment, and patient safety in a fast-paced recovery setting. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster before applying.

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