Registered Nurse – PACU OPS

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Registered Nurse delivering holistic nursing care to patients at Mercyhealth hospitals in Illinois. Responsible for medication administration, patient documentation, and care planning within interdisciplinary teams.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeHarvard • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $3,445 - $5,168 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting
Utilizes the nursing process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures
Documents according to standards of care
Performs assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care
Develops, initiates, and executes a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient
Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities
Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units’ departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days
Other certification(s) per unit requirements (e.g. ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

nursing processmedication administrationpatient assessmentcare planninginterventionevaluation of careclinical expertise

Soft Skills

compassionate carecultural sensitivitycollaborationcommunicationholistic care

Certifications

RN licenseCPR certificationBLS certificationACLSPALSPEARSNRP