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Registered Nurse – Same Day Surgery | Full-Time Days |

  • Full-time
  • Days
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • BSN

Open in 1 location

Deaconess Health System posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open PACU nurse jobs in Illinois post a median of $46.71 an hour, the middle half $44.85–$47.66, across 25 jobs that state their pay. PACU nurses employed in Illinois earn a median of $46.15 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Join Our Deaconess Team!

We’re looking for compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our Same Day Surgery team at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center. As part of our dedicated care team, you’ll provide safe, patient-centered care while working in a collaborative and supportive environment where your skills truly matter.

Job Overview

Day to day, you would be responsible for providing care to patients. Our nursing staff demonstrates their knowledge, critical thinking, and judgment. Services provided by the RN include; supervising care delivered, coordinating plans of care, and providing education for patients/families.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Experience:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois

Preferred Certification/License/Experience

  • 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience (minimum)
  • Previous perioperative, PACU, pre-op, or med-surg experience is highly preferred
  • Familiarity with pre-op assessments , monitoring post-anesthesia recovery , and discharge planning
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Compensation

Hourly range $33.50-$50.25

Bonus

Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.

Incentives

Eligible for evening/night, weekend shift incentive based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

  • Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow
  • Career advancement opportunities

Explore All Benefits

https://www.deaconess.com/dil-benefit-guide

From Deaconess Health System's job posting for Marion, IL, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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