RN Outpatient Surgery Department PRN

Clay Today; Columbus, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Clay Today in Nebraska is seeking a Registered Nurse for our perioperative team. This PRN position provides care for patients undergoing same-day surgery, with responsibilities before, during, and after procedures.

You will perform pre-op assessments, assist in the procedure room, monitor recovery, and tailor patient education for post-op care and discharge. The role requires an active Nebraska RN license and current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications; we value flexibility and strong

Qualifications

• Active Nebraska RN license and current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.
• Flexible, quick-thinking with strong prioritization in high-turnover perioperative care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and patient advocacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for procedures with pre-op assessments and consent verification.
• Deliver intra-procedural nursing support in the operating room.
• Monitor vital signs and recovery status; intervene as needed.
• Provide patient education on post-op care, warning signs and follow-up plans.
• Coordinate timely and safe discharges with complete documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Prioritization

Education

Nebraska RN license

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Schedule: PRN

Join our perioperative team as a Registered Nurse providing high-quality care for patients undergoing same day surgery. This position offers variable hours per week and requires a motivated professional who can manage an environment with rapid patient turnover. Your role will encompass direct patient care before, during, and after procedures, with a strong focus on patient teaching, monitoring, and safe discharge practices.

What you will do:

• Assess and prepare patients for procedures by conducting pre-op assessments, verifying consents, and ensuring appropriate pre-procedure instructions have been followed.
• Deliver intra-procedural nursing support in the procedure room, assisting the team and maintaining patient safety throughout the intervention.
• Monitor and evaluate vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, and overall physiologic status during recovery; intervene and escalat as needed.
• Provide comprehensive patient education tailored to the procedure and the individual’s needs, ensuring patients and families understand post-op care, warning signs, and follow-up plans.
• Coordinate timely and safe discharges, ensuring documentation is complete and discharge criteria are met.

Required Credentials:

• Active Nebraska RN license.
• Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.

Successful candidates are flexible, quick-thinking, and skilled at prioritizing in a setting with frequent turnover. Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy are essential. If you enjoy fast-paced perioperative care and making a direct impact on patient outcomes and experience, we encourage you to apply.