RN – Perianesthesia – Casual

Provide compassionate, high-quality care throughout the continuum of the surgical experience, ensuring safe recovery and optimal outcomes for patients before, during, and after surgery.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we’re more than just a healthcare organization – we’re a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we’ve been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first – both our patients and our employees. Whether you’re on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you’ll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you’re looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of an RN-Perianesthesia

As a Perianesthesia Nurse, you’ll provide expert pre- and post-operative care, ensuring a smooth patient journey through surgery while adhering to ASPAN standards for safety, quality, and care. You’ll monitor patient status vigilantly, responding swiftly to any changes, and collaborate closely with the surgical team for coordinated care. Your role includes maintaining accurate documentation, educating patients, and providing follow-up care to empower recovery. You’ll also participate in quality improvement, team training, and ongoing professional development to stay current with the latest in nursing practices and patient care.

About the Perianesthesia Department
Expert Pre & Post-Operative Care

The Perianesthesia team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center plays a critical role in ensuring safe, high-quality care for surgical patients. From preoperative preparation to post-anesthesia recovery, we provide expert monitoring, pain management, and patient support during key transition points in the surgical process. Our team’s reassuring presence ensures patients emerge from anesthesia safely and comfortably, setting the stage for a smooth recovery. We also play an instrumental role in admissions, discharges, outpatient procedures, patient education, and continuous quality improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment where your skills make an immediate positive impact, join the Perianesthesia team at CRMC.

Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)

• Effective communicator
• Positive attitude
• Detail-oriented
• Strong clinical judgment
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Team collaboration skills
• Proactive and self-initiated
• Compassionate caregiver

Education and Experience
Required

• 1 year of RN experience
• American Heart Association ACLS within 4 months of hire
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• PALS certification within 4 months of hire
• Current Minnesota RN license

Preferred

• Providing care to similar patient populations with varying levels of severity, including critical care nursing experience.
• 2-3 years of direct patient care, critical care nursing experience strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience as an RN. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your Application.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.
A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.