Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse
Waterbury Surgery Center·Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury Surgery Center·Waterbury, Connecticut
The Pre-op/PACU RN is responsible for admitting patients before surgery, including starting IVs, and recovering patients afterward using assessment and critical thinking skills. This role also involves evaluating patient charts pre-service and making post-procedure follow-up calls.
Description PER DIEM PRE/POST OP RN FOR BUSY PHYSICIAN OWNED MULTI-SPECIALTY ASC-----NO WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS, OR OFF SHIFTS! Waterbury Surgery Center is a friendly, busy, and fast paced multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center providing services in GI, Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Plastics and Pain. The Pre-op/PACU RN will be responsible for admitting patients prior to their surgery/procedure including starting IV's and recovering patients after procedures utilizing assessment and critical thinking skills. The RN is also responsible for evaluating patient's charts prior to the day of service to ensure patient's meet criteria, completing pre-op questionnaires with patients prior to day of service and making post op calls to patients following their procedures.
BLS and ACLS required Experience in PACU, ICU or ER preferred Experience in Ambulatory Surgery a plus!! Teamwork a must
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
