Hourly Pay Range:
$40.45 - $62.70 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:
Position: Registered Nurse Coordinator PACU
Location: Arlington Heights
Full Time:
Hours: 8a to 5:30p M-F
What you will do:
The PACU Clinical Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who provides clinical leadership and operational coordination for perioperative services. This role oversees daily workflow, staffing, resource management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care across designated surgical specialties.
Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily perioperative operations, patient flow, and department throughput.
Provide leadership and support to nursing staff while fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Plan and adjust staffing based on patient acuity, census, and operational needs.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care.
Oversee the availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment
Serve as a clinical resource and participate in direct patient care as needed.
Support staff development, orientation, and ongoing competency initiatives.
Lead and participate in quality improvement and performance improvement activities.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.
What you will need:
Education:
ADN
BSN preferred
Certification/License:
IL RN License
CPR BLS issued by American Heart Association
Experience:
Experience in Peri anesthesia/OR or Critical Care setting preferred
Leadership/ charge nurse experience preferred
Team building, leadership acumen, critical thinking and effective communication.
Must demonstrate competency in care of all patient age groups specific to specialty. Competencies are unit/specialty specific.
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/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
- CPR/BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Competency caring for patients of all age groups relevant to the specialty
- Perianesthesia, operating room, or critical care experience
- Leadership or charge nurse experience
- Team building, leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
What We Do
Endeavor Health is a privately owned regional health system formed in 2022 by combining NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward‑Elmhurst Health, Northwest Community Healthcare and Swedish Hospital. It operates hospitals, outpatient clinics, and integrated care services across the region, providing comprehensive clinical care, population health programs, and patient support services. The organization also centralizes recruitment and job postings through a unified careers portal.
