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Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension·Manhattan, Kansas

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Deliver immediate recovery care for post-operative and post-procedural patients while adhering to AORN and ASPAN standards. Monitor patient responses to anesthesia and aggressively manage pain and sedation levels.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Manhattan,
  • KS
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Via
  • Christi
  • Department:
  • PACU
  • Schedule: Rotating | PRN How you'll make an impact in this role Deliver care for post-operative and post-procedural patients during the immediate recovery phase. Adhere to AORN and ASPAN standards for aseptic technique and perianesthesia practice. Continuously evaluate, document, and report patient responses to anesthesia and surgical interventions. Act as a patient advocate by assessing, monitoring, and aggressively managing post-operative pain and sedation levels. Anticipate patient needs and potential complications by understanding the specific nuances of each procedure. What minimum qualifications you'll need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration:
  • Required
  • Credential(s): Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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.
  • Preferred
  • Credential(s): Pediatric Advanced Life Support. 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.

Life at

Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity 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 valid Registered Nurse license from the Kansas Board of Nursing and a diploma from an accredited nursing school. BLS and ACLS certifications are required within specific timeframes after hire.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Assessment
  • Pain Management
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Post-operative Care
  • Sedation Monitoring
  • Post-procedural Care
  • Perianesthesia Practice

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Manhattan, Kansas
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Jul 21, 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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