Registered Nurse - Pre-Op | Carmel, IN

Registered Nurse - Pre-Op | Carmel, IN

Carmel, United States | Posted on 10/16/2026

Spectrum Healthcare Services is recruiting experienced Pre-Op Registered Nurses interested in upcoming PRN and local contract opportunities at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in Carmel, IN.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-op assessments,including vital signs, medical history, and patient readiness for surgery
  
• Verify that surgical consent forms are completed and properly documented prior to surgery
  
• Review patient charts to confirm laboratoryresults, clearances, and required documentation; report abnormalities to thesurgical team
  
• Initiate intravenous (IV) access and administerpre-operative medications as ordered
  
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures,including site preparation and coordination with the surgical team
  
• Provide pre-operative education and instructionsto patients and families to reduce anxiety and support optimal outcomes
  
• Follow established surgical safety protocols, including patient identification, procedure verifcation, and participation in time-out procedures
  
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiaproviders, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care
  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in theelectronic health record (EHR)
  
• Location: Carmel, IN
  
• Setting: Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
  
• Job Type: PRN
  
• Duration: Ongoing
  
• Shift: Days
  

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current RN license in the state of Indiana
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Pre-Op nursingexperience required
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experiencepreferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through theAmerican Heart Association (AHA)
• Strong communication and organizational skillswith the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems