Registered Nurse Pre-op/PACU

LE0017 Center for Advanced Surgical Excellence LLC; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

HSA / FSA

401(k) matching

Job summary

U.S. Urology Partners in New Jersey seeks a Pre-Op/PACU RN to provide comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients before and after procedures. The role emphasizes assessment, monitoring, education, and safeguarding patient safety.

Responsibilities include preoperative assessments, IV starts, consent verification, perioperative documentation, PACU monitoring, pain management, and discharge planning. A BSN and active NJ license are preferred; BLS and ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey RN license.
• 2–4 years of experience in Pre‑Op, PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative: conduct thorough assessments, review histories, verify consent, start IVs, educate patients/families, document checklists.
• PACU: monitor recovery, assess airway/respirations/cv/neuro, manage pain/nausea, discharge readiness, document progress.
• General: infection control, patient advocacy, document medications, maintain confidentiality, participate in meetings and training.

Skills

NJ RN license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Team collaboration

English communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

About the Role

The Pre-Op/PACU RN is responsible for comprehensive nursing care of surgical patients before and after procedures, including assessment, preparation, monitoring, recovery, discharge readiness, and patient education. The RN ensures compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards while maintaining patient safety as the highest priority.

What You’ll Be Doing

Preoperative Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and review medical histories
• Verify surgical consent, procedure, and site
• Start IV lines and administer preoperative medications as ordered
• Ensure completion of required documentation and checklist compliance
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and recovery expectations
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff

PACU Responsibilities

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia using appropriate standards of care
• Assess airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological status, and pain levels
• Administer medications and manage post‑operative pain and nausea
• Recovers patients per Recovery Phase I and II policy
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia agents
• Interprets dysrhythmias, documents, and intervenes appropriately
• Keeps family/significant others informed of patient progress
• Recognize and respond promptly to complications or changes in condition
• Document recovery progress and discharge criteria
• Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems
• Provide discharge instructions to patients and caregivers

General Responsibilities

• Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care
• Interprets clinical data
• Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights
• Documents medication use and controlled substance use
• Secures patient belongings on admission and throughout discharge
• Regularly attends staff meeting, orientations, and in‑services
• Maintains confidentiality of all information in the medical record and assigned computer codes
• Maintains current knowledge of ambulatory post‑anesthesia/peri‑operative nursing practice
• Utilizes opportunities for professional growth by attending continuing education programs
• Maintains and ensures dress code and decorum
• Promotes good image of Center to patients, physicians, vendors and community
• Demonstrates professional behavior by being technically competent, skilled and responsive to the Center’s customers in a compassionate, efficient and effective manner
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical emergency preparedness, Malignant hypothermia, Cardiac Arrest, Latex Allergy
• Performs daily checks of code carts and other environment of care checklists
• Works flexible hours assuming responsibility and accountability for providing patient care
• Completes pre‑operative assessments and post‑operative follow up calls and completes all documentations within the defined timeframe

What We Expect From You

• Required Active and unrestricted New Jersey RN license
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Pre‑Op, PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Nursing
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certificationKnowledge of ambulatory surgery workflows and patient safety standards
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast‑paced surgical environment

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 5+ years of experience

Salary Range

Salary Range: $40.00–$54.00 per hour The compensation range listed reflects the anticipated base pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and work location.

What We are Offer You

At US Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters” Compassion Make Someone’s Day Collaboration Achieve Possibilities Together Respect Treat people with dignity Accountability Do the right thing Beyond competitive compensation, our well‑rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state‑of‑the‑art, urology‑specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.