Registered Nurse PreOp PACU

United Surgical Partners International; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Health savings accounts / flexible SP

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance (voluntary)

Legal and other voluntary benefits

AD&D / accident and critical illness |

Job summary

Citrus Heights Surgery Center, part of United Surgical Partners International, is hiring a PRN Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse in Citrus Heights, CA. You will organize and direct nursing care, prepare patients preoperatively, and support PACU operations following procedures.

The role requires RN licensure in California, a BSN is preferred, and at least 1 year of RN experience with BLS. Weekdays only; competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current unrestricted RN license in California.
• At least 1 year of RN experience; ASC or OR preferred.
• Current American Heart BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct activities in accordance with nursing standards and guidelines.
• Care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients within scope of practice.
• Admit, evaluate, assess and teach patients pre-procedure.
• May perform CLIA waived laboratory testing as ordered.
• Communicate patient assessments to the attending physician.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee PACU patient care with the team.
• Participate in quality improvement and committee activities as designated.
• Weekdays only — no holidays, weekends, or on-call requirements.

Skills

RN license

Education

RN nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

Job ID 92276-147 Date posted 10/22/2026

Citrus Heights Surgery Center is hiring a PRN Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse!

Welcome to Citrus Heights Surgery Center! Pre-Op/PACU Registered at Citrus Heights Surgery Center

The Pre-Operative Nurse (Pre-op RN) has the responsibility for organizing and directing activities in accordance with nursing standards, Joint Commission, Medicare and all other applicable federal, state and local guidelines. The Pre-op RN can expect to care for all patients within the scope of practice for the facility (i.e. pediatric, adult, geriatric). They will admit, evaluate, assess and teach the patient in order to fully prepare them for their procedure or surgery. The RN may perform CLIA waived laboratory testing required prior to surgery as ordered. Communicates patient assessment information to the attending physician.

The PACU RN plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients in the PACU department. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members and providers. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and other projects.

Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Competitive salary and benefits for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Must have a current unrestricted RN license in the state.
• 1+ years of experience working as a registered nurse required. ASC or Operating Room preferred
• Current American heart BLS certification.

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

$67 - $71/hr

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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