Seasonal PreOp PACU Nurse PRN

HCA Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Digestive Surgery Center in Las Vegas, NV, is hiring a Seasonal PreOp/PACU Nurse to support a high-volume season. The RN will provide preoperative and postoperative care, using nursing processes to plan, execute, and evaluate care until discharge.

Seasonal RN earns high pay rates with priority for future FT/PT/PRN roles after the seasonal period; schedule runs October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in nursing required.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire; BCLS certification upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient care area before case and ensure availability of equipment and supplies.
• Initiate IV therapy and maintain aseptic technique.
• Administer pre-operative medications and ensure safe labeling.
• Monitor patient pre- and post-operative status and report concerns.
• Document patient assessments upon admission and discharge readiness.
• Assist with ensuring discharge criteria are met and communicate with surgeon.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

IV therapy

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

RN License

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $41.07 - $61.60 / hour

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The 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: $65.00

Schedule: 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 Qualifications

As 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:

• 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

Comprehensive Digestive Surgery Center is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are a freestanding ambulatory surgery center specializing in gastrointestinal endoscopy. We offer state of the art video equipment and the newest technologies in our three procedure rooms. The center performs around 600 cases a month. Our specialties include gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Our physicians have received many accolades including "Top Doctors", "Top Physicians", "Specialist of the Year", "Top 10 Doctors" and more. Our center is conveniently located near Southern Hills Hospital and St. Rose Hospital-San Martin Campus.

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