Seasonal Perioperative RN – PreOp/PACU

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Surgical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse for Pre-Op/PACU on a temporary seasonal basis (start late September 2026 through end of 2026). The RN provides comprehensive perioperative care, from preoperative preparation through post-anesthesia recovery, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes within a high-volume surgical environment.

Requires TX RN license, BLS, ACLS/PALS within 60 days, and at least 2 years of critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current Texas RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
• ACLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience; perioperative nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in PreOp and PACU for both inpatient and outpatient surgical patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process during the perioperative period.
• Conduct preoperative assessments to determine patient readiness for surgery and ensure necessary preparation.
• Monitor recovery from anesthesia and provide critical care until discharge or transfer criteria are met.
• Administer and document medications safely and provide nursing interventions as needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding preoperative preparation, postoperative care, and recovery instructions.
• Maintain proficiency with medical equipment used in preoperative and postoperative care.
• Support admission and discharge processes and participate in rotation of call shifts as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Critical care

Perioperative nursing

Education

Graduation from an accredited RN program

Job description

North Central Surgical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse for Pre-Op/PACU on a temporary seasonal basis (start late September 2026 through end of 2026). The RN provides comprehensive perioperative care, from preoperative preparation through post-anesthesia recovery, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes within a high-volume surgical environment.

Requires TX RN license, BLS, ACLS/PALS within 60 days, and at least 2 years of critical care experience.