PACU & Preop RN – Flexible PRN Shifts (No Call)

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Kernersville, NC is seeking an RN for a PRN role in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and pre-op areas. The position requires 1 year of PACU or pre-op experience and an active RN license in North Carolina.

Shifts can vary within a 7:30A-7:30P window, with 8, 10, or 12 hour options. Cross-training to care phases is included and there is no guaranteed schedule for PRN staff.

Qualifications

• One year PACU or pre-op experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of North Carolina or eligibility to practice in NC.

Responsibilities

• 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 and related symptoms.
• Educate patients about 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.

Skills

PACU experience

Pre-op experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN licensure

Job description

Novant Health in Kernersville, NC is seeking an RN for a PRN role in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and pre-op areas. The position requires 1 year of PACU or pre-op experience and an active RN license in North Carolina.

Shifts can vary within a 7:30A-7:30P window, with 8, 10, or 12 hour options. Cross-training to care phases is included and there is no guaranteed schedule for PRN staff.