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 required • 3+ years PACU, ICU, or ER experience

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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