Seasonal PreOp PACU Nurse PRN

HCA Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare, seeks a Seasonal PreOp/PACU Nurse to support high-volume periods. The position rotates among ambulatory centers and pays a seasonal RN rate of $60 per hour, with a typical wage range of $38.14–$54.54 per hour.

Schedule runs October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Responsibilities include preparing care areas, starting IVs, administering preoperative meds, and monitoring patients through recovery.

Qualifications

• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS certification is required on employment; online cert not acceptable.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire; PALS if facility requires within 30 days.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in Preop, PACU, ICU, or Surgery.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher.

Responsibilities

• Rotate to other ambulatory surgery center facilities.
• Prepare patient care area and ensure equipment and supplies are available.
• Initiate IV therapy using aseptic technique and start kit.
• Label medications appropriately and administer pre-operative meds.
• Monitor patient until transfer to the OR and report complications.
• Maintain IV intake/output and document assessments.
• Check dressings and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Ensure discharge criteria are met and patient is ready for discharge.

Skills

Active RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS within 30 days

PALS if required by facility within 30

1+ year nursing experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or RN Diploma or higher

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $38.14 - $54.54 / hourThe estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare is hiring a Temporary PreOp PACU Nurse for a seasonal commitment to help meet staffing demands during our high-volume season. Our seasonal RN's earn high pay rates and have priority over future FT/PT/PRN positions after the seasonal program ends.RN Seasonal Rate: $60.00Schedule: Temporary (October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026)Seasonal Requirements:

• Current HCA/SVG employees are not eligible to transfer into the seasonal program
• All Seasonal Staff are required to work a minimum of 24 hours per week/48 hours per pay period during the seasonal period to qualify
• Seasonal Staff may be asked to float to another center within the same division/market if emergent staffing needs exist
• Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off Schedules/shifts may vary based on center needs

Job Summary And QualificationsAs the Seasonal PreOp/PACU Nurse, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by utilizing the nursing process in planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care rendered preoperatively and postoperatively until your patient is dismissed from the facility.What you will do in this role:

• You will rotate to other ambulatory surgery center facilities
• Prepare patient care area adequately before case and ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies
• Initiate intravenous therapy as prescribed, utilizing aseptic technique utilizing appropriate IV start kit, catheter and fluid
• Ensure that medication is labeled appropriately
• Administer pre-operative medications as prescribed and utilize safety medication practices
• Monitor your patient until he/she is transferred to the OR
• Recognize signs and symptoms of your patient’s condition that indicate potential post procedure or anesthesia related complications and report to the anesthesiologist immediately
• Monitor and maintain proper intravenous intake and output
• Document patient assessment upon admission
• Check dressings and/or operative site and report abnormalities to the surgeon
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria that patient meets all discharge criteria

Qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in Preop, PACU, ICU or Surgery
• Active RN license as required by state of employment
• BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire
• PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

Consider a fulfilling and secure career with Surgery Ventures, in partnership with HCA Healthcare. Our team of over 3,400 physicians manages more than 150 surgery centers across 16 states in the United States. As a dedicated unit within HCA Healthcare, we prioritize providing safe, efficient, and premium surgical services. With over 30 years of pioneering experience in the industry, our physician partners offer exceptional outpatient care to over 800,000 patients in communities across our network. We do so with the backing of the clinical, operational, and financial expertise of a Fortune 100 healthcare leader. At Surgery Ventures, we are committed to supporting your career growth and advancement at every stage.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status