PRN Preoperative and PACU Registered Nurse

Vetted Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a skilled ambulatory surgery nurse to provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes airway and IV management, continuous patient monitoring, accurate documentation, and ensuring patients meet discharge criteria with a strong focus on safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical nursing skills with a focus on perioperative/ambulatory care.
• Ability to manage airways and IV therapy safely.
• Sound patient monitoring and clinical judgment.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of discharge readiness requirements and patient safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare care areas and ensure required equipment is ready for procedures.
• Provide preoperative nursing support and postoperative recovery care.
• Manage airways and establish/maintain IV access as needed.
• Monitor patient condition, including vital signs and overall status.
• Perform and document nursing assessments accurately and promptly.
• Identify and escalate potential surgical-site concerns to the appropriate team.
• Ensure patients meet established discharge criteria prior to release.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Airways management

IV therapy

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Discharge readiness

Communication

Job description

Role: Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting.

Key Duties

• Prepare care areas and ensure required equipment is ready for procedures.
• Provide preoperative nursing support and postoperative recovery care.
• Manage airways and establish/maintain IV access as needed.
• Monitor patient condition, including vital signs and overall status.
• Perform and document nursing assessments accurately and promptly.
• Identify and escape potential surgical-site concerns to the appropriate team.
• Ensure patients meet established discharge criteria prior to release.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical nursing skills with a focus on perioperative/ambulatory care.
• Ability to manage airways and IV therapy safely.
• Sound patient monitoring and clinical judgment.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of discharge readiness requirements and patient safety practices.