Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

This salary position involves on-call coverage weeknights (Monday–Friday, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM).

PACU RN – Recovery with Heart, Teamwork, and Purpose

We’re looking for a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN who brings both clinical expertise and a calming presence to patients emerging from surgery. If you’re passionate about delivering safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment where no two recoveries are the same, you’ll thrive here.

Why This Role?
As a PACU nurse, you’ll be the first face patients see after surgery—monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and reassuring loved ones—all while collaborating with a tight-knit surgical team. It’s an essential role with meaningful impact every shift.

What You'll Do:

• Assess physical, emotional, and educational needs as patients transition from anesthesia to recovery

• Develop and adapt individualized care plans using strong clinical judgment

• Monitor post-op conditions, respond quickly to changes, and ensure safe discharges

• Educate and support patients and families with clarity and compassion

• Communicate clearly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses to coordinate care

• Stay flexible to support department needs and adapt to evolving healthcare technologies

• Participate in meetings, trainings, and continuous learning opportunities to grow in your role

Schedule:

• Covers call shifts Monday – Friday 7 pm to 7 am

• Salaried - paid 40 hours

Education:

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.

• 2 years of PACU RN or Critical Care experience required.

• Current Iowa RN license

What You’ll Love:

• A supportive, skilled team that values collaboration and shared success

• A fast-paced environment that sharpens your critical thinking skills

• Opportunities to cross-train and support multiple units as needed

• A culture that values adaptability, teamwork, and professional growth

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Education Assistance offered

• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

• Competitive wages

• Generous paid time off program

• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.