RN – PTU/PACU, Santa Monica Surgery Center

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica is seeking a RN for the PTU/PACU at the Outpatient Surgery Center. The role delivers comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care in a fast-paced perioperative setting, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure safe patient flow.

The RN will perform assessments, prepare patients for procedures, monitor recovery, and educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• The PTU/PACU RN provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures.
• Responsibilities include patient assessments, preparing patients for procedures, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, managing pain and postoperative complications, administering medications, and providing patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative assessments and prepare patients for procedures.
• Monitor recovery from anesthesia and manage pain.
• Administer medications and provide education to patients and families.

Job description

RN – PTU/PACU, Santa Monica Surgery Center

Work LocationSanta Monica,CA

Work HoursMonday - Friday 1100 - 2130; variable day off

Employment Type2 - Staff- Career

DurationIndefinite

Salary Range$65.76-97.76 Hourly

Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. When you join UCLA Health as a nurse, you'll deliver leading-edge care as you build an exceptional career with a health system that’s consistently ranked among the best in the country.

Description

Become a key member of a world-class health organization. Contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level.Ucando all this and more at UCLA Health. In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide exceptional nursing care for our patients at the Outpatient Surgery Center in Santa Monica PTU and PACU.

The PTU/PACU RN provides comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, preparing patients for procedures, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, managing pain and postoperative complications, administering medications, and providing patient and family education. The RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and efficient patient flow. The role requires strong critical thinking, clinical assessment skills, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced perioperative environment.