Pre Op PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Surgery Center is seeking a high‑performing OR/Recovery nurse with strong Pre‑operative and PACU experience to support outpatient endoscopic procedures. The role focuses on patient safety, efficient handoffs and quality outcomes in a fast-paced ASC setting.

Required credentials include an active PA Nursing License, CPR/ACLS/PALS, and a nursing degree from an accredited program. Two years GI experience is preferred, with excellent communication and teamwork essential to success.

Qualifications

• Current PA Nursing License required.
• CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications must be current.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 2 years GI experience preferred.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate and correct problems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism and adaptability.
• Strong knowledge of surgery procedures and aseptic technique.
• Experience in an ASC setting preferred.
• Team-oriented and patient-focused attitude.

Skills

PA Nursing License

CPR ACLS PALS

GI experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Aseptic technique

ASC environment experience

Team-oriented

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Gateway Surgery Center is looking for a top‑performer with solid knowledge of Pre‑operative and PACU/Recovery Nursing. Gateway Surgery Center is an outpatient surgical center specifically designed to provide endoscopic procedures in a comfortable and professional environment. This facility provides patients expanded services and convenient scheduling. This is a fast paced environment that is driven to reach the highest quality and satisfaction outcomes.

Required Skills

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Current PA Nursing License
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum 2 year experience in GI preferred
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Experience working in an ASC environment preferred
• Must be team-oriented and patient-focused