PRE-OP/PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN for the Pre-Op/PACU setting in Florida. The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree and an active Florida license, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials.

A minimum of 2 years in Pre-Op/PACU is preferred. Responsibilities include caring for patients with changing medical priorities, practicing strict asepsis, and collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure safe, efficient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Florida Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in Pre-Op/PACU with changing medical priorities.
• Respond quickly to changing patient conditions and priorities.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection control throughout patient care.
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Teaching skills

Adaptability

Ethics

Customer service

Performance Improvement

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Florida Nursing License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Pre-Op/PACU experience 2+ years

Job description

Job ID 88589-147

Date posted 08/27/2026

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients with changing medical priorities and ability to respond accordingly
• 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)
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Florida Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients with changing medical priorities and ability to respond accordingly
• 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

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Florida Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU
• 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

• Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.