PRE-OP/PACU Registered Nurse Full Time

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Cities Surgery Center in Festus, Missouri is seeking a Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. The RN Pre-op/PACU provides safe, effective, and patient-family centered care in perioperative services under the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.

Requirements include nursing degree, current RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS. At least 2 years in Pre-Op/PACU with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU; ambulatory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care per nursing process and medical plan of care.
• Support perioperative services across patient populations.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safe patient-family centered care.
• Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.

Skills

Nursing skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Adaptability

Teaching

Ethics

Customer service

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job ID 300096437 Date posted 10/14/2026

Twin Cities Surgery Center is seeking a PreOp PACU Registered Nurse to join our team!

Twin Cities Surgery Center

Step into a world of genuine connections, where we strive to create an atmosphere that goes beyond being co-workers – it’s about becoming a cherished family. At Twin Cities Surgery Center, we cultivate an environment of care and support that extends naturally to our patients. We believe that happy employees create a ripple effect of joy, leading to the utmost satisfaction of our patients and the incredible success of our surgeons. Nestled in the heart of Festus, Missouri, Twin Cities Surgery Center exudes the warmth that our patients desire. When they step through our doors, they are greeted by a vibrant, welcoming ambiance, filled with smiles and compassion.

Job Summary

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.

Required Skills

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current State Nursing 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

Required Experience

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.