Perioperative RN: PreOp/PACU Care Champion

Sca-Health-; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 61,992 - 67,502; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the PreOp/PACU to support perioperative care across the recovery continuum. The role emphasizes accurate preoperative and postoperative assessments, airways management, monitoring, and timely communication with the surgical team.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license and BLS, ACLS/PALS training, and have experience in preoperative or PACU settings. The position requires attention to patient safety, wound care, and efficient hand-offs within a

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed registered nurse with current credentials.
• Experience in perioperative or PACU settings preferred.
• Strong assessment skills across cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess preoperative and postoperative status per policy.
• Interpret monitors and describe patient condition.
• Develop and implement perianesthesia care plan.
• Prepare for and manage recovery from anesthesia across modalities.
• Provide patient education and safety during transfer and hand-off.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Preoperative care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS coursework

Job description

SCA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the PreOp/PACU to support perioperative care across the recovery continuum. The role emphasizes accurate preoperative and postoperative assessments, airways management, monitoring, and timely communication with the surgical team.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license and BLS, ACLS/PALS training, and have experience in preoperative or PACU settings. The position requires attention to patient safety, wound care, and efficient hand-offs within a