Per Diem Pre-Op/PACU RN — Ambulatory Surgery Center

Connecticut Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

H.S.A or HRA Account

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

PTO

Free Parking

401k with company match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Connecticut Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC seeks an experienced Per Diem Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse for our Milford ASC. You will care for patients in pre-op and PACU, and rotate into the pain management area, ensuring safe recovery and nurse-led education.

Required BLS/ACLS, PALS within 3 months, and strong communication with physicians and staff. English fluency, aseptic technique, and organizational skills are essential for efficient, cost-aware care.

Qualifications

• PACU/Critical Care experience preferred.
• Ambulatory surgery center experience a plus.
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing and post-anesthesia care.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS within 3 months of hire.
• Good communication with physicians and staff.
• Must speak/read/write English.
• Strong organizational skills; efficiency and cost awareness in ASC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in pre-operative and post-anesthesia care units.
• Rotate into the pain management procedure room as needed.
• Monitor patient recovery, manage pain, and educate patients.
• Maintain aseptic technique and prepare for emergencies with composure.

Skills

PACU/Critical Care experience

Ambulatory surgery center experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Aseptic technique knowledge

Emergency management ability

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS within 3 months of hire

Job description

Connecticut Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC seeks an experienced Per Diem Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse for our Milford ASC. You will care for patients in pre-op and PACU, and rotate into the pain management area, ensuring safe recovery and nurse-led education.

Required BLS/ACLS, PALS within 3 months, and strong communication with physicians and staff. English fluency, aseptic technique, and organizational skills are essential for efficient, cost-aware care.