Registered Nurse OBGYN PACU

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced RN for the Preop/PACU OBGYN unit. You will conduct preoperative assessments, establish IV access, administer meds, and prepare patients for surgery with emphasis on Women's Health procedures.

The role requires RN licensure in the appropriate state and a Bachelor's degree; one year of relevant experience is preferred. Full-time with flexible 10A–6:30P or 11A–7P schedules and one nightly call per week are available.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; nursing school graduate is expected.
• 1 year of relevant RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vitals.
• Initiate and maintain IV access and administer pre-operative medications; manage post-operative pain and related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery with education on procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway, respiration, circulation, neurological status, and pain during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.

Skills

IV access

Preop nursing

Postoperative care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours), candidate can select either a 10A-6:30P schedule or 11A-7P schedule, Monday-Friday. Five 8 hour shifts. 1 night call per week required, along with minimal weekend/holiday call coverage. This will be discussed further during interview.
• Department: Preop/PACU for the OBGYN unit.
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
• Unit Info: Assisting with preop, phase I and phase II recovery. 5 preop bays, 6 phase I and 6 phase II bays. The procedures are focused on Women's Health Operations. 4 OR's total. Some of the procedures consist of DNC's, operative labs, hysterectomy's, post-partum tubals, pelvic work etc. This is a wonderful close knit team.
• Requirements: Either pre/post, ICU, or ED experience is required.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
• Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered & manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

190836