Per Diem Pre-Op/PACU RN — Patient-First Care

Reno Orthopedic Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Reno Orthopedic Center seeks a Pre-OP/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem to deliver high‑quality patient care in our main facility at 555 N. Arlington Ave. You’ll guide patients through procedures, medications, and expectations for surgery, while ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

The role requires an active Nevada RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with at least one year of nursing experience. Per diem, on-site at ROC’s main location.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada Nursing License (RN)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
• One year nursing experience preferred or required

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and inform patients about procedures, medications and what to expect in surgery
• Assess patients’ health status during their visit
• Explain surgical procedure details and anesthesia expectations to patients
• Monitor patients under local anesthesia per policy
• Document patient care and responses in the EMR
• Assist in transferring patients as needed
• Identify and mitigate patient safety risks
• Follow emergency procedures and locate emergency resources as needed
• Perform narcotic counts and crash cart checks at end of day
• Complete at least 6 hours of annual continuing education, focused on joint and spine care
• Complete competency training for joint and spine specialty
• Support specialty care through ongoing education and staff training

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Critical care experience

One year nursing experience

Education

Nevada RN license

Job description

Reno Orthopedic Center seeks a Pre-OP/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem to deliver high‑quality patient care in our main facility at 555 N. Arlington Ave. You’ll guide patients through procedures, medications, and expectations for surgery, while ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

The role requires an active Nevada RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with at least one year of nursing experience. Per diem, on-site at ROC’s main location.