Preop / PCU Nurse (Combined Role) - Per Diem

About the Practice

This occupational health surgical center focuses on caring for patients recovering from work-related injuries. The practice relies on a flexible, on-demand clinical team to staff surgical cases and recovery care as needs arise, and is building a dependable bench of clinicians who want steady, well-supported per-diem work.

Position Summary

This combined role flexes between preparing patients for surgery and monitoring their recovery afterward, depending on the day's case volume and where support is needed most.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete patient intake, chart review, and pre-operative preparation, including IV starts.
• Monitor post-operative patients' vital signs and status in recovery/step-down care.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders in either setting.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Move fluidly between preop and PCU responsibilities as the shift requires.
• Document care accurately across both phases of the patient's visit.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active state RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
• Experience in both preop and post-surgical/step-down care preferred.
• Comfortable working independently and adapting to shifting priorities.

Schedule & Logistics

• Shifts are typically posted the evening before, often for an early-morning (around 7:30 AM) start.
• Most shifts run up to 8 hours; some are shorter, targeted evening shifts (5:00 PM 9:00 PM), which are especially welcomed.
• A break is provided before the shift concludes.
• Shift availability varies by day - clinicians who can flex across the week have the best access to open shifts.

What We Provide

• All PPE and shift-specific supplies are provided on-site - no need to bring your own equipment.
• A supportive, experienced surgical and clinical team.
• Clear shift expectations communicated in advance.

Compensation

Competitive, per-shift pay - rate is confirmed at the time each shift is posted and accepted.