Registered Nurse OBGYN PACU

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem is seeking a full-time perioperative nurse for the Preop/PACU OBGYN unit. Five 8-hour shifts, one night call per week, and occasional weekend/holiday coverage.

You will perform preop assessments, manage IV access, educate patients, and monitor recovery across phase I and II bays, within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required or graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, managing recovery symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery with education on procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.

Skills

Preop nursing

Postoperative care

Vital signs assessment

Intravenous access

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN licensure in appropriate state

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