Pre-op/ PACU Registered Nurse PRN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Center of Columbia is seeking a PRN Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our outpatient facility. You will plan, coordinate and deliver nursing care for pre- and post-surgical patients in a high-quality, service-oriented environment.

The role requires an active RN license, ACLS, and strong clinical judgment with excellent communication skills. Weekdays only; no holidays, weekends, or on-call. Competitive compensation and benefits for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• ACLS required.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize and coordinate nursing care for pre- or post-surgical patients.
• Deliver high-quality, safe nursing care in accordance with standards of care.
• Monitor patients from infancy to geriatric age and adjust care as needed.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and professional requirements.
• Provide care in a weekday-only schedule with no holidays, weekends, or on-call.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Prioritization

Nursing judgment

Education

Accredited RN program

Tools

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job ID 92873 Date posted 07/29/2026

Surgery Center of Columbia is hiring a PRN Pre-Op/ PACU Registered Nurse!

Welcome to Surgery Center of Columbia!

Surgery Center of Columbia, a leading outpatient surgical facility dedicated to providing high-quality care and service-oriented environment, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Pre-Op/ PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Pre-Op/Post-Op Registered Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth surgical operations.

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse at Surgery Center of Columbia

The RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate and implement all nursing care services for the pre or post-surgical patients in a manner suitable to accepted standards of care. He / she ensures the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care while maintaining compliance with professional nursing, JCAHO, and all Federal and State standards of care. The RN cares for all ages from 1 month to geriatric.

Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• ACLS Required
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

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.

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