Perioperative RN: Preop & PACU (Full-Time)

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PreOp and PACU duties at our busy ambulatory surgery center in Irvine, CA. This full-time role involves floating between pre-operative and post-operative areas, supporting GI, Ophthalmology, and GYN procedures.

You will assess patients, manage recovery from anesthesia, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience preferred.
• Current state licensure to practice nursing.
• BLS/BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA Health.
• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status per facility policies.
• Interpret information from monitors and describe pathophysiology of disease processes.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care and implement it.
• Provide perioperative care, including anesthesia recovery management and patient handoffs.
• Perform all nursing duties with safety and adherence to the eight rights of medication administration.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and ethical care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Education

Nursing licensure (CA)

ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications

Job description

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PreOp and PACU duties at our busy ambulatory surgery center in Irvine, CA. This full-time role involves floating between pre-operative and post-operative areas, supporting GI, Ophthalmology, and GYN procedures.

You will assess patients, manage recovery from anesthesia, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.