Perioperative Nurse (PACU) – Career Growth & Benefits

Surgery Partners; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Surgery Partners - North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a perioperative nurse to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care in the PACU. You will apply the nursing process and work under minimal supervision to guide patient recovery across the continuum, from pediatric to geriatric patients.

The role emphasizes collaborative discharge planning, accurate documentation, and participation in performance improvement activities. Requires NC RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Associates degree required; BSN preferred.
• Current licensure in the State of North Carolina or compact multi-state RN license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred and must be obtained if not current.
• Minimum perioperative nursing experience; critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe, effective nursing care across age groups per policy and practice standards.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Supervise team members and assist in PACU decision-making in manager's absence.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the care team for timely patient readiness.
• Document care accurately in the patient record and participate in quality improvement.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

On-call ability

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Current NC RN license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS preferred

Job description

Surgery Partners - North Carolina Specialty Hospital is seeking a perioperative nurse to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care in the PACU. You will apply the nursing process and work under minimal supervision to guide patient recovery across the continuum, from pediatric to geriatric patients.

The role emphasizes collaborative discharge planning, accurate documentation, and participation in performance improvement activities. Requires NC RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.