Perioperative RN — Preop/PACU Specialist

SCA Health; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC (SCA Health) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in PreOp/PACU to join our perioperative team in the New York area. You will assess preoperative and postoperative status, prepare for anesthesia and support recovery through targeted nursing care, monitoring, and documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, care standards, and patient advocacy, with opportunities to develop skills in various anesthesia techniques, discharge criteria, and interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Current state licensure to practice in good standing.
• One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience recommended.
• ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA Health.
• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status per policy.
• Interpret monitors and describe patient physiology relevant to perioperative care.
• Develop individualized perianesthesia plan of care and implement it.
• Provide safe medication administration and post-anesthesia care.
• Collaborate with the care team and ensure effective handoffs.

Skills

Preoperative care

PACU experience

Post-anesthesia care

BLS/BCLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Current state licensure to practice

Job description

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC (SCA Health) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in PreOp/PACU to join our perioperative team in the New York area. You will assess preoperative and postoperative status, prepare for anesthesia and support recovery through targeted nursing care, monitoring, and documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, care standards, and patient advocacy, with opportunities to develop skills in various anesthesia techniques, discharge criteria, and interdisciplinary