Registered Nurse - Perioperative / PACU / Surgical (RN)

Grammar LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grammar LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide perioperative and postoperative care in a fast-paced surgical setting. The role involves procedure preparation, recovery monitoring, and guiding patients through post-operative instructions while maintaining high standards of clinical safety.

The ideal candidate holds an ADN or BSN, an active NC or Compact RN license, and 1–3+ years of clinical nursing experience in surgical or ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Active NC or Compact RN license in good standing.
• 1–3+ years of clinical nursing experience in surgical, recovery (PACU), procedural, plastic surgery/aesthetics, or ambulatory surgery settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking skills, professional demeanor, and patient-centered focus.

Responsibilities

• Post-Operative Care & Recovery: Deliver comprehensive PACU/post-operative nursing assessments, monitor patient recovery progress, manage vital signs, and address post-procedural concerns.
• Procedural Preparation: Assist with patient prep, consent verification, vital signs intake, intravenous access, and care coordination on procedure days.
• Patient Education & Discharge: Educate patients and family caregivers on individualized recovery treatment plans, medication management, and post-procedure care instructions.
• Operations & Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate closely with attending physicians, surgeons, and care teams to streamline clinical patient flow, document care in EMRs, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse - Perioperative / PACU / Surgical (RN)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional perioperative and postoperative patient care in a fast-paced, patient-focused surgical and ambulatory environment in Charlotte Metro, NC. This position serves as a trusted clinical partner, guiding patients and caregivers through procedure preparations, recovery monitoring, and post-operative instructions while upholding the highest standards of clinical safety and care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Post-Operative Care & Recovery: Deliver comprehensive PACU/post-operative nursing assessments, monitor patient recovery progress, manage vital signs, and address post-procedural concerns.
• Procedural Preparation: Assist with patient prep, consent verification, vital signs intake, intravenous access, and care coordination on procedure days.
• Patient Education & Discharge: Educate patients and family caregivers on individualized recovery treatment plans, medication management, and post-procedure care instructions.
• Operations & Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate closely with attending physicians, surgeons, and care teams to streamline clinical patient flow, document care in EMRs, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Active NC or Compact RN license in good standing.
• Experience: 1–3+ years of clinical nursing experience in surgical, recovery (PACU), procedural, plastic surgery/aesthetics, or ambulatory surgery settings preferred.
• Attributes: Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking skills, professional demeanor, and patient-centered focus.

Skills and Certifications:

• Perioperative & Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Recovery Protocols
• Pre-Operative

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) License.