Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Redefine Healthcare; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Redefine Healthcare in Hackensack and Jersey City is seeking a Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to assess, educate, and prepare patients for surgery. You will ensure safe, efficient, and comfortable experiences, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia teams in a busy surgical center.

Applicants should have NJ RN license, BLS, and strong clinical skills. The role offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to grow within a multi-specialty practice.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in New Jersey.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and provide safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments, including reviewing patients' medical histories, current medications, allergies, and relevant diagnostic results.
• Obtain and document vital signs, assess patients' physical conditions, and identify potential concerns prior to surgery.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including initiating intravenous (IV) access, administering prescribed medications, and completing necessary preoperative preparations.
• Verify that surgical consent forms and required documentation are completed in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Review preoperative instructions with patients and their families, ensuring they understand the surgical process and what to expect before and after their procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure surgical readiness.
• Complete preoperative safety checklists and verify patient identification, planned procedures, and surgical sites in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure that preoperative areas are properly stocked, organized, and maintained in accordance with infection control and safety standards.
• Follow all facility policies, infection prevention protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with patient transfers and provide appropriate handoff communication to operating room personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the surgical center.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Prioritize responsibilities

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Hackensack, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1114

Salary Range: $50.00 To $55.00 Hourly

At Redefine Healthcare, we are committed to providing every patient with the highest quality of care and compassion. With a dedicated team of Neurosurgeons, Interventional Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Psychiatrists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and Vascular specialists, we pride ourselves on delivering coordinated, comprehensive care across a growing range of specialties.

Redefine Healthcare is looking for a dedicated, P er Diem Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our expanding team of healthcare professionals in our Hackensack & Jersey City Offices. The Pre-Op RN is responsible for assessing, preparing, and educating patients prior to surgical procedures while ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable patient experience. We are looking for candidates that are motivated, compassionate and are looking to advance their career in a community that is always growing.

Job Title: Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Salary/Pay Rate : $50-55/hour depending on specialty and experience

Benefits: Paid time off, sick time, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness), life insurance, 401(k) with Company match, yearly bonus

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments, including reviewing patients' medical histories, current medications, allergies, and relevant diagnostic results.
• Obtain and document vital signs, assess patients' physical conditions, and identify potential concerns prior to surgery.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including initiating intravenous (IV) access, administering prescribed medications, and completing necessary preoperative preparations.
• Verify that surgical consent forms and required documentation are completed in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Review preoperative instructions with patients and their families, ensuring they understand the surgical process and what to expect before and after their procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure surgical readiness.
• Complete preoperative safety checklists and verify patient identification, planned procedures, and surgical sites in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure that preoperative areas are properly stocked, organized, and maintained in accordance with infection control and safety standards.
• Follow all facility policies, infection prevention protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with patient transfers and provide appropriate handoff communication to operating room personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the surgical center.

Qualifications Required:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and provide safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Preferred

• At least 1–2 years of nursing experience in a preoperative, perioperative, ambulatory surgery center, or hospital surgical setting.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience initiating IVs, administering medications, and preparing patients for anesthesia.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and surgical documentation requirements.
• Experience working with orthopedic, spine, or pain management procedures.