Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN)

TAG MedStaffing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) in Essex County, NJ for outpatient surgical settings. You will support preoperative patient preparation, monitor patients during perioperative care, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of perioperative nursing experience, holds an active NJ RN license, and possesses BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Active RN license in New Jersey is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• 2+ years of nursing experience is required, preferring pre-op, PACU, or outpatient surgical nursing.
• Strong perioperative knowledge in perioperative nursing, IV therapy, and post-anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative nursing: assess and prepare patients for surgery; review histories and vital signs; complete preoperative documentation.
• Post-anesthesia care: monitor patients recovering from anesthesia; assess conditions and respond to changes.
• Medication administration: establish IV access, administer meds/fluids, manage pain and nausea.
• Patient education: educate patients and caregivers on preop prep, recovery, discharge instructions.
• Care coordination: collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff for safe transitions.
• Patient safety: maintain documentation, follow infection prevention, participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

RN license in New Jersey

Job description

Job Overview – Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) Compensation: $110,000 – $120,000/year Location: Essex County, NJ Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office), Occasional Weekends

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) in Essex County, NJ for our client, supporting preoperative patient preparation and post-anesthesia recovery in an outpatient surgical setting. This role will provide nursing assessments, monitor patients throughout the perioperative process, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical assessment skills, surgical nursing experience, and the ability to provide effective care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities as the Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN):

• Preoperative Nursing: Assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures, including reviewing medical histories, obtaining vital signs, and completing preoperative documentation.
• Post-Anesthesia Care: Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, assess clinical conditions, and respond appropriately to changes or complications.
• Medication Administration: Establish IV access, administer prescribed medications and fluids, and provide pain and nausea management.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and caregivers on surgical preparation, recovery expectations, postoperative care, and discharge instructions.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to ensure safe patient transitions throughout the surgical process.
• Patient Safety: Maintain accurate clinical documentation, follow infection prevention protocols, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications for the Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN):

• Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey is required.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.
• Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience is required, with Pre-Op, PACU, or outpatient surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of perioperative nursing, patient assessment, IV therapy, post-anesthesia monitoring, and recovery care is required, with experience in gynecologic, urologic, or related surgical procedures preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to provide safe, efficient patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment are required.