PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Shore Outpatient Surgicenter is seeking a full-time PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse to deliver continuous, high-quality nursing care for surgical patients. You will support anesthesia, monitor recovery, and ensure patient safety from preop through discharge.

The role requires an RN license and BLS/ACLS; PACU or critical care experience is preferred. Expect a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits as part of USPI's team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients in PreOp/PACU.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile techniques.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care from anesthesia to discharge.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Communication skills

Workload prioritization

Education

Graduate of accredited RN School of Nursing

Active RN license in the state

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS (if required)

Job description

Job ID 95423 Date posted 10/01/2026

Shore Outpatient Surgicenter is hiring a full time PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse!

Welcome to Shore Outpatient Surgicenter

At Shore Outpatient Surgicenter, we focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse at Shore Outpatient Surgicenter

The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, including conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Pay Range: $40.00/hr - $44.00/hr (Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.)

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare 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.