Professional Staff Nurse, PreOp / PACU
About The Position
As a Professional Staff Nurse in our Surgery Center, you will provide expert nursing care to patients throughout their surgical journey — from pre-operative preparation to post-anesthesia recovery. You’ll practice with autonomy, accountability, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration while creating a safe, compassionate, and efficient patient experience. Schedule Details Monday–Friday No weekends No holidays No call Staggered shifts based on assignment: PreOp start time: 5:30 AM PACU start times: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, or 9:00 AM PACU nurses remain later to recover patients This structure supports team collaboration while maintaining excellent patient flow and recovery care.
Requirements
- BSN preferred
- 0–2 years of RN experience (Surgical, PreOp, PACU, or acute care experience preferred)
- Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced procedural setting
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan
- Current RN license (state of practice or multistate compact license)
- BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) within 30 days of hire
- National certification (UPMC-approved) preferred
- Required clearances: Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI
- ACLS, BLS, PALS
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- 0–2 years of RN experience (Surgical, PreOp, PACU, or acute care experience preferred)
- National certification (UPMC-approved)
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring safety, readiness, and education
- Provide skilled monitoring and recovery care in PACU
- Apply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model
- Develop individualized, holistic care plans in partnership with patients and families
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment in assessing clinical, safety, psychological, and discharge needs
- Ensure thorough documentation that promotes seamless communication
- Serve as a highly engaged partner on the interdisciplinary surgical team
- Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and colleagues
- Support students, new nurses, and peers — serving as a preceptor when applicable
- Contribute to shared governance and unit-based goals
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical decision-making
- Take accountability for ongoing professional development
- Adapt confidently in a dynamic procedural environment
Benefits
- Predictable weekday schedule
- No holidays, weekends, or call
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to practice autonomously
- Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
