Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Health Savings Account/Flex Spending

Education Assistance

Short Term Disability and Long Term DI

Travel Assistance

Free parking

Job summary

SurgCenter of Silver Spring, part of United Surgical Partners International, Inc, is seeking a Full Time RN Pre-Op/PACU to deliver perioperative care from infancy through geriatrics. You will apply nursing processes, maintain sterile technique, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safe patient turnover at the ambulatory center.

The role requires 2+ years in Pre-Op/PACU, current RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS. Competitive wages and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state RN license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU; ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Aseptic technique and its implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care using nursing process and plan of care.
• Support perioperative services for all patient populations.
• Report to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.
• Demonstrate teamwork and effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Pre-Op/PACU experience

Ambulatory surgery

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Job ID 300095941 Date posted 10/01/2026

SurgCenter of Silver Spring is seeking a Full Time Pre-Op/PACU Nurse!

RN Pre-Op/PACU at SurgCenter of Silver Spring

The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op/PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op/PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op/PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current state Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU. Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Pay Range: $39.93/hr to $55.90/hr (Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Travel Assistance when 100+ miles from home for business or vacation
• Free parking

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.