PACU RN — No Nights, Full Benefits, 401k/PTO

SAN DIEGO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

401k

PTO & profit-sharing

Job summary

SAN DIEGO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER in San Diego seeks a Registered Nurse for PACU/Preop in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The position is Mon-Fri with no weekends, nights, or call, and offers a benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, PTO and profit-sharing.

Competitive salary: $48–$60/hour based on qualifications and experience. The peri-anesthesia nurse will assess, care for, and educate patients in preop and postop units, coordinating care with physicians and

Qualifications

• Graduate of professional nursing program; BSN preferred; 1–2 years experience in a medical facility.
• Current California RN License, BLS & ACLS Certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; detail-oriented with ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions; basic computer literacy.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds; push gurney up to 400 pounds.
• Vision abilities including color and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

• Admit and prepare patients for surgery and procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; provide education.
• Coordinate patient flow with business office staff.
• Document nursing assessments and care; administer meds and IVs.
• Monitor recovery from sedation/anesthesia; respond to emergencies.
• Discharge patients with post-operative instructions.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and staff meetings.

Skills

CA RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

BSN preferred

Medical terminology knowledge

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

SAN DIEGO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER in San Diego seeks a Registered Nurse for PACU/Preop in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The position is Mon-Fri with no weekends, nights, or call, and offers a benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, PTO and profit-sharing.

Competitive salary: $48–$60/hour based on qualifications and experience. The peri-anesthesia nurse will assess, care for, and educate patients in preop and postop units, coordinating care with physicians and