Perioperative Nurse — Pre/Post Op Excellence

Rebound-3; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Rebound Surgery Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for pre/post-operative care. The RN will provide safe, evidence-based care before and after surgical procedures, adhere to WA licensure rules and perioperative standards, and support a positive patient experience.

The role requires 1–2 years in pre-op/PACU or related areas, active WA RN license, BLS and ACLS, and willingness to obtain PALS.

Qualifications

• Active Washington State RN license in good standing.
• BLS through AHA required; ACLS through AHA required.
• Willingness to complete PALS as required through AHA.
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in Pre‑Op, PACU, critical care, or emergency nursing.
• Experience with electronic medical records and perioperative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document pre-operative nursing assessments in line with policy.
• Validate patient identity, procedure, and site per policy and safety standards.
• Assess readiness for anesthesia and surgery; escalate abnormalities.
• Provide pre-operative patient and family education on procedures and post-op care.
• Ensure infection control measures pre‑op and in the environment.
• Receive handoff from anesthesia and OR team using standardized communication tools.
• Monitor physiological status until safe discharge criteria are met.
• Provide post-operative interventions including pain control and wound care.
• Ensure ASC post-anesthesia care requirements are met and observed by qualified staff.
• Reinforce discharge teaching and home care instructions.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Airway management

Post‑operative care

Patient education

Handoff communication

Emergency readiness

Education

Associate or BS in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Rebound Surgery Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for pre/post-operative care. The RN will provide safe, evidence-based care before and after surgical procedures, adhere to WA licensure rules and perioperative standards, and support a positive patient experience.

The role requires 1–2 years in pre-op/PACU or related areas, active WA RN license, BLS and ACLS, and willingness to obtain PALS.