RN PreOp PACU

United Surgical Partners International (USPI); Harlingen (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Platinum Surgery Center is seeking a RN PreOp/PACU to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing ambulatory procedures. The role emphasizes safety, comfort, and privacy from preoperative to PACU recovery, with ongoing evaluation and coordination for discharge.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited RN education, an active state license, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS if required. Experience in PACU or critical care is preferred, with strong communication and workload management

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in the state where the center operates.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years of PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Ability to make clinical judgments and prioritize workloads.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, high-quality nursing care for PreOp and PACU patients.
• Monitor patient status, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile technique.
• Care for patients emerging from anesthesia and coordinate discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Communication skills

Prioritization & workload management

Critical care basics

Conscious sedation assistance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Active RN license (state)

BLS

ACLS

PALS (if required)

Job description

RN PreOp/PACU

Platinum Surgery Center is hiring a RN PreOp/PACU

Welcome to Platinum Surgery Center

We have 6 OR rooms and 1 Treatment room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in General, Gastro, Anesthesiology, ENT, Pedi Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Oral, OB/GYN. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

RN PreOp/PACU at Platinum Surgery Center

The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, including conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare 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.