Registered Nurse - PACU/Pre-Op

Eye Associates Of New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & 8 paid holidays

401(k)

Company-paid Life, AD&D & Disability

Job summary

Eye Associates of New Mexico is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team in Santa Fe, focusing on Holding/Pre-Op and PACU to support safe, efficient perioperative care. This regular full-time position has no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call and offers a collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on patient safety and excellent outcomes.

Candidates should hold an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing, have 3+ years of PACU/Pre-Op experience, and current

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• 3+ years PACU/Pre-Op experience in hospital or day surgery.
• ACLS and BLS certifications current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care before and after surgery.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care.
• Prepare patients for surgery and ensure complete documentation.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and care teams.
• Monitor patients pre- and post-operatively and manage emergencies.
• Educate patients and families about perioperative care.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-focused surgical environment.
• Serve as patient advocate and promote safety and comfort.

Skills

PACU experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

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Registered Nurse - PACU/Pre-Op

Regular Full-Time ASC-SF, Santa Fe, NM, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2940

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Pre-Op

Full-Time | Ambulatory Surgery Center | Eye Associates of New Mexico

This position has no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call.

Bring your PACU, pre-op, or critical care experience to a collaborative ambulatory surgery environment where excellent patient care comes first.

Eye Associates of New Mexico is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team in the Holding/Pre-Op and/or PACU area.

You’ll work alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other Surgery Center professionals to provide safe, efficient, compassionate care throughout the surgical experience. This position is responsible for direct nursing care before and after surgery, with an emphasis on patient safety, clinical excellence, and positive surgical outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation.
• Prepare patients for surgery and ensure required clinical information and documentation are complete.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the healthcare team.
• Assess and monitor patients before and after surgical procedures.
• Recover patients following general, MAC, local, regional block, and topical anesthesia.
• Monitor hemodynamic stability and recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies, including respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, and arrhythmias.
• Provide pre- and post-operative education to patients and their families.
• Serve as a patient advocate while promoting safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
• Help maintain an efficient, prepared, and team-oriented Surgery Center.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• At least 3 years of experience in PACU and/or a Holding/Pre-Op setting in a hospital or day surgery facility
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification

Preferred:

• For PACU nurses, 3+ years of critical care experience is preferred.

Benefits We Offer

As a full-time employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• PTO & 8 paid holidays — including the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve!
• 401(k)
• Company-paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
• And more!

Benefit eligibility varies based on full-time or part-time status. The benefits listed above apply to employees with .75 FTE status or higher; additional details will be provided upon hire.

Who Thrives Here

We’re looking for a nurse who puts patients first, communicates effectively, remains composed in a fast-paced surgical environment, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

At Eye Associates of New Mexico, our performance standards emphasize integrity, patient focus, adaptability, community, and excellence—including compassion, accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to doing our best every day.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you’re an experienced PACU, Pre-Op, Holding Area, Critical Care, or Ambulatory Surgery RN looking for your next opportunity, we’d like to hear from you.

AA/EOE/Disability

Eye Associates of New Mexico is a drug and tobacco-free employer.