Registered Nurse (RN), Pre/Post Op - Baylis Day Surgery, Springfield
- Magnet hospital
- 10-hour shifts
- Days
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
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This posting states $30.23–$48.37 an hour. Open PACU nurse jobs in Illinois post a median of $46.50 an hour, the middle half $39.51–$47.75, across 38 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. PACU nurses employed in Illinois earn a median of $46.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Focused on the Future of Care
We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.
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Job Description Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Pre/Post Op - Baylis Day Surgery, Springfield
Monday - Friday Schedule - No Weekends/No Major Holidays/No Call
Full Time: 7am-5:30pm (Four 10-hour shifts per week, no set day off)
Part Time: 8:30am-5pm (Four 8s/Five 8s Weekly Rotation, no set day off)
The Baylis Day Surgery Department provides outpatient surgeries in the specialties that include, but aren’t limited to Plastics, Orthopedics, General, Urology, Breast, Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental and Pain Management.
The Baylis Registered Nurse (RN) encompasses continuity of care from admission though discharge process. The Pre/Post Op Nurse admits and prepares patients for surgical procedures, and later recovers for discharge. While the Circulator Nurse escorts the patient to the OR and then will position, prep, and serve as the liaison between the surgeon and family members, keeping the family up to date. Upon completion of the procedure, the Circulator Nurse will transfer the patient to the stretcher and take to the recovery room.
A Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions.
The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to SMH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.
Recruiter: Sandy Dunn
Email: Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com
Job Description
Education
- Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred. (426 & 433, H426, H433)
- One of the following three is required to meet Education requirements: 1) BSN 2) Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing with enrollment in BSN or MSN program. 3) Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing with a national certification. (434)
- BSN required. (474 only)
Licensure/Certification/Registry
- RN license in the State of Illinois required. (426, 433, 434, 474, H426, H433)
- Current BLS/CPR certification per policy required. (426, 433, 434, 474, H426, H433)
- National certification required (474 only)
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
- Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.
Pay Transparency
$30.23 - $48.37
Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.
From Memorial Health (Illinois)'s job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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