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Registered Nurse - PACU - Days

Endeavor Health · Chicago, IL · $37.25–$57.74 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you recognized an emergency in a post-op patient. What happened?

What they are checking: Real experience acting fast in an emergency, which the posting highlights.

The schedule includes shifts as late as 1 to 11 p.m. plus call. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the shift and call requirements.

How do you keep your skills current with evidence-based PACU practice?

What they are checking: Commitment to learning, which the posting lists as a duty.

What would you do

A patient wakes up agitated and tries to pull out lines. What do you do?

What they are checking: Management of emergence delirium while keeping the patient safe.

The OR is sending patients faster than you can discharge them. How do you help the team?

What they are checking: Teamwork and flow management during a busy day.

How do you help a newer PACU nurse grow?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to colleagues' development, as the posting asks.

About the work

Walk me through how you receive a patient from the OR into PACU.

What they are checking: A systematic handoff and first assessment of airway, breathing, circulation and pain.

Your patient's oxygen saturation drops to 85 percent and they're snoring loudly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Fast airway management for obstruction after anesthesia.

How do you decide a patient is ready to leave PACU?

What they are checking: Knowledge of discharge criteria and scoring tools for safe transfer.

What do you watch for after a patient got a large dose of opioids in the OR?

What they are checking: Monitoring for respiratory depression and knowing when to reverse.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Job Description Position Highlights: • Position: Registered Nurse • Location: Chicago • Full time • Hours: 9a-7pm, 10am-8pm, 11am-9pm OR 1pm-11pm with call requirements. (10 hr shifts) What you will do: • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families. • Maintains competency reflective of current standards practice. • Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. • Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice. • Integrates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice. • Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm. • Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries. • Guides and supervises staff in the provision of patient care. • Enhances own professional growth and development. • Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations. • Documentation is thoroughly and timely completed • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. What you will need: • Education: • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Certification/License: • IL RN License • CPR BLS through American Heart Association • ACLS through American Heart Association • PALS through American Heart Association within 3 mths of start • Experience: • Prefer at least one year of experience as a staff nurse. • Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills. • Communicates effectively and if experienced RN, is able to guide and supervise nursing personnel. • Required: Reliable transportation for floating Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disab

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