RN - Certified

CENTER FOR ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

CENTER FOR ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY in El Cajon, CA is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to support the surgical team in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care in an outpatient setting. The role requires strong clinical judgment, patient communication skills, and efficiency in a busy environment.

Responsibilities include pre-operative assessments, IV starts, monitoring during procedures, post-operative care, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience (oral surgery, outpatient surgery, PACU, ICU, or ER experience preferred)
• Current BLS certification (ACLS/PALS preferred or willingness to obtain)
• Strong IV skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history review and vital signs on adolescent & adult patients
• Start IVs, medication administration, and patient monitoring including airway management during procedures
• Monitor patients in recovery and provide post-operative care and discharge instructions
• Respond promptly to patient needs and recognize signs of distress or complications
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient charts
• Follow all infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate closely with oral surgeons, surgical assistants, and front office staff
• Provide exceptional patient care with professionalism and compassion

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

IV skills

communication

fast-paced

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: El Cajon, CA 92020
• Position Type: PT2/Seasonal
• Salary Range: $48.00 - $52.00 Hourly
• Center For Oral & Facial Surgery
• 150 W. Madison Ave El Cajon Ca, 92020

About Our Practice

We are a fast-paced, high-volume oral and maxillofacial surgery practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a safe, professional, and compassionate environment. We are seeking an experienced Per diem Registered Nurse to support our surgical team.

Position Summary

The per diem RN will assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care in an outpatient oral surgery setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent patient communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history review and vital signs on adolescent & adult patients
• Start IV’s, medication administration, and patient monitoring including airway management during procedures
• Monitor patients in recovery and provide post-operative care and discharge instructions
• Respond promptly to patient needs and recognize signs of distress or complications
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient charts
• Follow all infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate closely with oral surgeons, surgical assistants, and front office staff
• Provide exceptional patient care with professionalism and compassion

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience (oral surgery, outpatient surgery, PACU, ICU, or ER experience preferred)
• Current BLS certification (ACLS/PALS preferred or willingness to obtain)
• Strong IV skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling

Schedule

• Hours may vary based on office needs (weekday coverage) No weekends