PRN Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse – Flexible Shifts

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Laurel (MD); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 65 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Park Center Surgical Center in Laurel, MD is seeking a PRN Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to care for patients before and after outpatient surgery. The role requires an active MD RN license with BLS and ACLS, and a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.

Shift flexibility is needed to cover at least two shifts per month. Responsibilities include pre-op assessments, IV starts, patient education, post-op monitoring, and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license or Compact multistate license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of Nursing experience.
• Proficiency in IV insertion, blood draws, and comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Admit patients and verify identity, procedure, surgical site, and consent.
• Complete pre-op nursing assessments, including health history, allergies, current medications, and NPO status.
• Obtain and record baseline vital signs; start peripheral IVs and perform blood draws.
• Perform point-of-care testing such as blood glucose and pregnancy tests.
• Administer pre-op medications and complete the pre-op checklist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
• Confirm the patient has a responsible adult to drive them home and stay with them.
• Give a clear handoff report to the OR team.
• Receive patients from the OR, monitor vital signs and recovery progress in PACU.
• Maintain/discontinue IVs and educate on post-op care and discharge criteria.
• Document all care accurately; follow infection control and safety standards.

Connaissances

IV insertion

Blood draws

Nursing assessments

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

BLS

ACLS

Formation

Active RN license in Maryland or compact multistate license

Current BLS and ACLS certification

Description du poste

Park Center Surgical Center in Laurel, MD is seeking a PRN Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to care for patients before and after outpatient surgery. The role requires an active MD RN license with BLS and ACLS, and a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.

Shift flexibility is needed to cover at least two shifts per month. Responsibilities include pre-op assessments, IV starts, patient education, post-op monitoring, and precise documentation.