Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post PACU Outpatient Center
About The Position
Deliver high-quality perioperative care in a dynamic outpatient environment where efficiency, patient experience, and clinical excellence intersect. This role places you at the center of UVA Health’s expanding outpatient surgical network, supporting patients through critical pre- and post-anesthesia phases while working alongside highly specialized teams. As a Pre/Post PACU RN, you will practice at the top of your license across multiple outpatient surgical settings, gaining exposure to varied patient populations, procedural specialties, and care delivery models. This is an opportunity to build depth in perioperative nursing while enjoying a schedule designed to support work-life balance. In this position, you will provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures, managing both pre-operative readiness and post-anesthesia recovery across multiple sites. The environment is fast-paced, patient-centered, and highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on safety, throughput, and exceptional patient outcomes. You will work across three distinct outpatient centers, each offering unique clinical exposure: UVA Outpatient Surgery Center Broad patient population spanning pediatrics through geriatrics High-volume setting with 40–60 patients per day Large-scale operation with Phase I and Phase II recovery rooms and bedded capacity A typical day includes: Conducting pre-operative assessments, patient education, and care coordination Monitoring and managing patients in Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery Collaborating with anesthesia, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members Ensuring safe discharge planning and patient readiness for outpatient recovery Maintaining high standards for patient experience, quality, and safety metrics Additional role highlights: No nights, weekends, or holidays Minimal call requirement with incentive pay Flexible scheduling options including 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts (varies by site) Participation in a shared governance model supporting nursing autonomy and professional practice
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- 1 year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Conducting pre-operative assessments, patient education, and care coordination
- Monitoring and managing patients in Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery
- Collaborating with anesthesia, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members
- Ensuring safe discharge planning and patient readiness for outpatient recovery
- Maintaining high standards for patient experience, quality, and safety metrics
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
- Tuition support available for BSN, MSN, and DNP advancement
- Annual certification bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
