Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
Job Description
About the Role
Join Lifepoint Health as a Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU in United States. Registered Nurse (RN), PACU Job Type: Full-Time Day Shift 0700 or 0730 -1800 | 4-10 hour Shifts and weekend rotation every 4 weeks Commitment Bonus of $15,000 (2 years) Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
Key Responsibilities
- provide care to people from all walks of life.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program required with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
- Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Lifepoint Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU at Lifepoint Health a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Perioperative Care registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Perioperative Care — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Perioperative Care position at Lifepoint Health is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Registered Nurse, PACU, Patient Care, Nursing Plan of Care, Basic Life Support, Advance Cardiac Life Support, Surgical Experience. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Perioperative Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Registered Nurse is responsible for caring for patients and developing nursing plans of care. They perform assigned procedures within the scope of practice as set forth by the Iowa State Board of Nursing.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Extended Illness Bank, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Perioperative Care registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
4/10 schedule (Compressed week ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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