PACU preop Registered Nurse

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN position at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves pre-operative assessments, IV access, anesthesia education, and recovery monitoring in PACU and pre-op settings.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with active RN licensure, and has experience in PACU, pre-op, or ICU. The schedule is PRN with shifts discussed per unit needs and flexibility for early and late hours.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
• 4-year/bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; active licensure required or reactivation steps if inactive.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
• Initiate and maintain IV access and administer pre-operative medications, manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery with education on procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.
• Assess surgical sites, drains, dressings, and drainage for signs of complications.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, responding to changes in patient condition.

Skills

RN licensure

PRN scheduling

Post-anesthesia care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: PRN. This PRN position does not have a set schedule or guaranteed hours, based around unit need. Shift options will be M-F. Candidate must be able to work at least one shift per week, and must be able to pick up 3P-11P/ 11A-11P when needed.
• Schedule will be discussed more during interview, there will be options for other schedules based around unit need but candidate must be able to do 3P-11P & 11A-11P if needed.
  • Other possible start times rotate between 5:30A-11A depending on the needs of the unit and department (PACU vs. Pre-op), Monday-Friday.
• Department: Cross trained to post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and pre-op.
• Requirements: Either prior PACU, pre-op or ICU/Critical Care experience is required.
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
• Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered & manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.
• Assess surgical sites, drains, dressings, and drainage for signs of complications.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, responding appropriately to changes in patient condition.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.