RN PreOp/PACU — Weekday Outpatient Surgery Nurse

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Waco (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Fish Pond Surgery Center is seeking a RN PreOp/PACU to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients before and after anesthesia. The role emphasizes safety, comfort, privacy, and coordination with the surgical team.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians during procedures with conscious sedation, maintaining sterile technique, and preparing patients for discharge. Weekday schedule only with no holidays or weekends required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years of PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients in PACU.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile technique.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care from anesthesia emergence to discharge.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Decision making

Strong communication

workload prioritization

Education

RN license in state

Job description

Fish Pond Surgery Center is seeking a RN PreOp/PACU to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients before and after anesthesia. The role emphasizes safety, comfort, privacy, and coordination with the surgical team.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians during procedures with conscious sedation, maintaining sterile technique, and preparing patients for discharge. Weekday schedule only with no holidays or weekends required.