Pre-Op/PACU RN — Patient-Centric Surgical Care

ADP, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

True Precision Medical is seeking a compassionate RN for Pre-Op and PACU in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on preparing patients for surgery, watching recovery, and ensuring safe discharge.

The ideal candidate remains calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and committed to a positive patient experience. Responsibilities include pre-op assessments, PACU monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with anesthesia and the care team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
• At least one year of recent experience in PACU, pre-op, critical care, emergency nursing, ambulatory surgery, or another relevant acute-care setting.
• Strong patient-assessment, IV-starting, medication-administration, and emergency-response skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, teamwork, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative nursing assessments and review medical history, medications, allergies, labs, and clearances.
• Identify patient identity, procedure, consent, NPO status, and pre-op requirements.
• Document baseline vitals and other clinical information.
• Initiate IV lines and administer medications/fluids as ordered.
• Educate patients and caregivers about procedures, recovery, discharge expectations, and post-op care.
• Provide emotional support and help reduce patient anxiety before procedures.
• Collaborate with providers, anesthesia, and the care team.
• Receive patients post-procedure and monitor during PACU recovery.
• Assess airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, pain, nausea, and vitals.
• Administer meds, oxygen, IV fluids per orders; manage pain and symptoms.
• Ensure discharge readiness and review discharge instructions with patients.

Skills

RN license AZ

ACLS

BLS

PACU/OPN experience

EMR proficiency

communication

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

True Precision Medical is seeking a compassionate RN for Pre-Op and PACU in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on preparing patients for surgery, watching recovery, and ensuring safe discharge.

The ideal candidate remains calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and committed to a positive patient experience. Responsibilities include pre-op assessments, PACU monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with anesthesia and the care team.