RN SHORT STAY SURGERY PER DIEM DAYS

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Alan B. Miller Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens, FL invites an experienced RN to join the Per Diem Days team in the Short Stay Surgery unit.

The role covers Pre-Op, Phase II Recovery, and involvement in Pre-Admission Testing to ensure readiness and smooth patient flow. The RN provides holistic perioperative nursing care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centered care throughout the perioperative continuum.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care for surgical patients.
• Prepare patients in Pre-Op and support PACU recovery.
• Assist with Pre-Admission Testing as needed.
• Support safe, timely, patient-centered care across perioperative continuum.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

IV therapy

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Nursing degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Alan B. Miller Medical Center

A neighborhood hospital with medical center excellence! The new state-of-the-art hospital will join UHS’ growing regional network of healthcare operations which includes Wellington Regional Medical Center, the ER at Westlake (an extension of Wellington Regional Medical Center), Wellington Physicians Urgent Care and other healthcare services and access points. The Alan B. Miller Medical Center will feature 150 private patient rooms, a medical office building and a helistop. Upon completion of the initial phase of the project, the hospital campus will include 365,000 square feet of hospital and medical office space. The new Medical Center will offer comprehensive medical services including Emergency Care, Orthopedics and Surgical Services, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurosurgical services. In addition, the campus will be home to medical office buildings that will provide outpatient services.

RN, Short Stay Surgery (Per Diem Days)

The Pre-Op / Phase II Recovery / PAT Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing surgical, endoscopic, interventional, and diagnostic procedures. This role is responsible for preparing patients for procedures in the Pre-Op setting, recovering appropriate patients in Phase II following anesthesia or procedural sedation, and supporting Pre-Admission Testing activities when needed to ensure patient readiness and efficient patient flow. The RN functions as part of a multidisciplinary perioperative team and supports safe, timely, and patient-centered care across the continuum.

To learn more visit Welcome - Alan B. Miller Medical Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

Qualifications

RN Job Requirements:

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of acute care nursing experience required
• Experience in Pre-Op, PACU, Same-Day Surgery required

Skills:

• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Competency in IV therapy and medication administration
• Knowledge of post-anesthesia and post-sedation recovery principles
• Ability to adapt to changing clinical and operational needs
• Professional, calm, and patient-focused demeanor

License / Certification

Current, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required

Travel Requirements

minimal

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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