Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN RN to provide care in both the PACU and pre-operative areas. The role involves patient assessments, IV access, medication administration, and managing post-op symptoms such as pain and nausea.

Responsibilities include educating patients before surgery, monitoring vitals and airway, and ongoing assessment to respond to complications. Flexible shifts with unit-based start times support varied nurse needs.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the appropriate state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Prior PACU, pre-operative, or ICU/critical care experience required.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments in PACU and pre-op areas.
• Initiate IV access and administer prescribed medications.
• Manage post-operative symptoms including pain and nausea.
• Educate patients preparing for surgery on procedures and recovery expectations.
• Monitor vital signs, airway, respiratory and circulatory status.
• Perform ongoing assessments to identify and respond to complications.

Job description

This PRN nursing role involves providing care in both the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and pre-operative departments, with responsibilities including comprehensive patient assessments, initiating IV access, administering medications, and managing post-operative symptoms such as pain and nausea. The nurse prepares patients for surgery through education on procedures and recovery expectations, monitors vital signs, airway, respiratory, and circulatory status, and performs ongoing assessments to identify and respond to complications.

Qualifications include a current RN license in the appropriate state, graduate of an accredited nursing program, and one year of relevant experience preferred. Prior experience in PACU, pre-op, or ICU/critical care is required. The role offers flexible shifts, primarily M-F, with options for various start times based on unit needs.

We value compassion, teamwork, and personal growth, fostering a respectful and supportive environment where nurses can deliver remarkable patient care.