PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

About the role

The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient’s condition, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, including conscious sedation and utilizing sterile techniques as appropriate. Provides comprehensive care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation, handling assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and preparation for discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, high‑quality nursing care and evaluate patient condition throughout the peri‑operative period.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks such as conscious sedation and sterile technique management.
• Deliver comprehensive post‑anesthesia care, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge preparation for patients emerging from general anesthesia or sedation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills to meet patient and unit needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pay

Pay Range: $44.00/hr to $50.00/hr (wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan (per‑diem employees are only eligible for 401k).
• Paid holidays.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Who We Are

USPI creates relationships that improve care, partnering with physicians and health‑care systems to deliver first‑class ambulatory solutions across the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services efficiently and with clinical excellence, fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and supports the contributions of every individual.