Hospital Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Details
Client Name
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
Registered Nurse

Specialty
Pre Op

Job ID
38346352

Job Title
Registered Nurse - Pre Op

Weekly Pay
$1883.5

Shift Details
Shift
4 x 10 Days

Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details
Start Date
11/09/2026

End Date
02/07/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Join Our Team as a Pre-Operative Registered Nurse!
Job Description:

• Make a Difference: Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients preparing for surgical and procedural interventions.
• Dynamic Role: Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, ensuring every detail is covered.
• Patient Safety First: Verify surgical procedure, consent forms, patient identification, and surgical site with utmost precision.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Review laboratory results and diagnostic tests, communicating abnormal findings promptly to the right provider.
• Expert Care: Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access while administering IV fluids and medications as ordered.
• Patient Education: Prepare patients physically and emotionally for their procedures, guiding them through recovery expectations and pain management strategies.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, operating room staff, PACU nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Swift Response: Recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions, taking appropriate nursing interventions.
• Efficiency & Safety: Ensure completion of pre-operative checklists and follow required safety protocols for a smooth transition to the operating room.
• Thorough Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Commitment to Safety: Adhere to infection-prevention, medication-safety, patient-identification, and surgical-safety standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS certification and ACLS certification as required.
• Strong IV insertion and venipuncture skills.
• Experience caring for pre-operative surgical patients.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced surgical environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous Pre-Op/PACU experience in an acute-care hospital.
• Familiarity with multiple surgical specialties and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols.
• Experience working with anesthesia and surgical teams.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Why BHS Workforce (BHS):
At BHS, we connect dedicated nurses and allied health clinicians with the best assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who's with you every step of the way. Join us and see how our clinicians come first. We put our heart and money where our mouth is and promise you will not be disappointed!

Client Details
Address
2000 Church St

City
Nashville

State
TN

Zip Code
37201

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