Pre Op PACU/GI RN

South Florida Ambulatory Surgery Center specializes in procedures across Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, and Urology.

About the role

The PreOp/PACU/GI Registered Nurse ensures continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, focusing on safety, comfort, and privacy. Responsibilities include assisting physicians in procedure rooms with tasks such as conscious sedation and sterile techniques, as well as providing comprehensive post-anesthesia/sedation care—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to prepare patients and families for discharge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver continuous, high-quality nursing care with ongoing patient evaluation.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile techniques.
• Provide post-anesthesia/sedation care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy throughout their care.
• Prepare patients and families for discharge.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS if mandated by the center.
• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Strong decision-making, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Flexible financial benefits, including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) with retirement planning access.
• Paid holidays and vacation.