PRN Pre-Op/PACU RN — Ambulatory Surgery

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Desert Ridge Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking a RN Pre OP PACU to join our team on a PRN basis. The role focuses on providing continuity of care, patient safety, and comfort before discharge from anesthesia/sedation in an ambulatory setting.

As a RN, you will assist physicians in the procedure rooms, maintain sterile technique, and evaluate patients to ensure readiness for discharge. BLS/ALS/PALS are required, with 1–3 years of PreOP/PACU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1–3 years of PreOP/PACU and Endoscopy experience.
• Ambulatory surgical center experience strongly preferred.
• Current BLS, ALS and PALS certifications.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation, including assessment, planning, implementation and discharge preparation.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort and privacy throughout the perioperative period.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile technique as appropriate.
• Maintain sterile technique and aseptic practices throughout patient care.
• Evaluate and plan care for patients and families in preparation for discharge.

Skills

Patient care

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

RN license (unrestricted)

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Desert Ridge Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking a RN Pre OP PACU to join our team on a PRN basis. The role focuses on providing continuity of care, patient safety, and comfort before discharge from anesthesia/sedation in an ambulatory setting.

As a RN, you will assist physicians in the procedure rooms, maintain sterile technique, and evaluate patients to ensure readiness for discharge. BLS/ALS/PALS are required, with 1–3 years of PreOP/PACU experience preferred.