Perioperative RN: Preop/PACU

SCA Health; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the PreOp/PACU role to support patient care before and after anesthesia. You will assess, monitor, and implement perianesthesia plans while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and effective communication with the surgical team.

Responsibilities include applying perioperative knowledge, collaborating with care teams, and delivering education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN with graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum one year experience in PreOp/PACU.
• Current state licensure to practice nursing in good standing; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Assess patient preoperative and postoperative status per policy.
• Describe pathophysiology and anesthesia-related physiology.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Provide hand-off reports and educate patients and families.

Skills

PreOp PACU nursing experience

Medical-surgical nursing experience

Nursing licensure in good standing

Patient assessment skills

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the PreOp/PACU role to support patient care before and after anesthesia. You will assess, monitor, and implement perianesthesia plans while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and effective communication with the surgical team.

Responsibilities include applying perioperative knowledge, collaborating with care teams, and delivering education to patients and families.