PRN Pre-Op/PACU RN — Patient Care & Recovery Expert

Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Center Surgical Center PRN in Laurel, MD seeks a Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to provide care before and after outpatient surgeries. You will assess, monitor, and educate patients, ensuring safety and smooth handoffs to the OR and PACU teams.

Responsibilities include admitting patients, performing pre-op assessments, starting IVs, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and caregivers about post-op care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Maryland or a compact state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• 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

Responsibilities

• Pre-Op: Admit patients, verify identity, procedure, site and consent; perform pre-op assessments; record baseline vitals; start IVs; perform point-of-care tests; administer pre-op meds; complete pre-op checklist; educate patients and caregivers; ensure a responsible adult is present for discharge; hand off to OR team.

Skills

RN license Maryland or compact state

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Nursing experience (1+ year)

IV insertion

Blood draws

Nursing assessments

Critical thinking

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Park Center Surgical Center PRN in Laurel, MD seeks a Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to provide care before and after outpatient surgeries. You will assess, monitor, and educate patients, ensuring safety and smooth handoffs to the OR and PACU teams.

Responsibilities include admitting patients, performing pre-op assessments, starting IVs, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and caregivers about post-op care.