Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse (RN)

Marion, IL (Serving Carbondale, Herrin, Mt. Vernon & Southern IL)
Part-Time (3 Days/Week) | No Nights | No Call | No Weekends

AAC Midwest is hiring an experienced Peri-Anesthesia RN to support a brand-new pediatric outpatient surgical center opening in Marion, IL in September 2026!

If you’re a PACU, ICU, or ER nurse looking for consistent daytime hours in a focused procedural environment — this may be the role for you.

Why This Role Stands Out

✔ Daytime schedule
✔ No nights
✔ No call
✔ No weekends
✔ Pediatric-focused outpatient setting
✔ Opportunity to grow to full-time

This is a structured, collaborative anesthesia environment — not a hospital floor.

About the Site

This new pediatric dental surgical center will include:

• 2 surgical suites
• 4 pre-op / recovery bays
• 8–10 cases per day
• Serving children across Southern Illinois

This program is supported by an Illinois Children’s Healthcare Grant and is expanding access to safe anesthesia care in the region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments
• Initiate and manage IV access
• Monitor patients during procedures under direction of anesthesia provider
• Provide PACU-level recovery care
• Administer medications within scope
• Support airway management and emergency protocols
• Ensure patients are stable prior to discharge

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or compact eligible)
• BLS & ACLS required
• PALS preferred
• 3+ years PACU, ICU, or ER experience

OR
2+ years ICU/ER plus peri-op/telemetry experience
• Strong IV skills
• Pediatric experience preferred

Schedule

• 3 days per week
• Opportunity to grow to 5 days/week
• Daytime hours

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Malpractice coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability & life insurance
• 401(k) with company match

Location

Marion, IL
(Accessible from Carbondale, Herrin, Benton, Mt. Vernon, Murphysboro, Cape Girardeau)

Apply Today

If you’re ready for a predictable schedule, strong clinical collaboration, and meaningful pediatric impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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