PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and holidays

401k retirement plan

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Surgical Institute of Reading - Reading Surgery Center is seeking a part-time PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery team in Reading, PA. The role emphasizes patient safety, anesthesia recovery, and coordinated care with the surgical staff.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure in the state, BLS/ACLS (PALS when required), and PACU or critical care experience. Join a facility committed to excellence in infection control and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous and quality nursing care for patients in PreOp and PACU, ensuring safety and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile technique as appropriate.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient status for discharge readiness and education.
• Uphold infection control standards and collaborate with the surgical team to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

RN nursing degree

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job ID 94731 Date posted 09/08/2026

Surgical Institute of Reading - Reading Surgery Center is hiring a part time PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse!

Welcome to Surgical Institute of Reading - Reading Surgery Center

At Reading Surgery Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by The Joint Commission. SIR ranked in the top 100 hospitals for total joint replacement for five years and for spine surgery for the last two years. Our state-of-the-art facility has five operating rooms and one procedure room, allowing surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Gynecology, Orthopedic, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Essential Role in Patient Care – Your work directly impacts surgical success and patient safety.

Supportive & Professional Team – Work alongside experienced professionals who value precision and teamwork.

Commitment to Excellence – Maintain the highest standards of infection control, patient safety, and surgical efficiency.

Growth & Development – Opportunities to expand your skills and advance in your career.

PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse at Surgical Institute of Reading - Reading Surgery Center

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

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.