Capital Surgical Solutions·Germantown, Maryland
The RN provides comprehensive nursing care throughout the perioperative process, including pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, managing airway and respiratory status, and coordinating safe discharge.
Reports To: PACU Nurse Manager
The Registered Nurse – Pre-Op/PACU is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative process, including pre-operative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, and discharge. This role ensures patient readiness for procedures, promotes optimal surgical outcomes, and delivers individualized care in accordance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies.
Competes all morning checks such as the temperatures in the patient medication and nourishment refrigerators, all med gas levels, glucometer, and pregnancy test controls, as well as the narcotic count that must be done with two pre-op/PACU nurses daily. Be able to work Pre-op or PACU as assigned by the Pre-op/PACU manager. Performs pre-operative patient assessments, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results and documentation. Verifies patient readiness for surgery and ensures all required documentation is complete. Provides pre-operative instructions and prepares patients and families for the surgical experience. Provides direct post-operative nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. Performs comprehensive assessments, including airway management, respiratory status, vital signs, pain assessment, level of consciousness, and hemodynamic stability. Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing interventions and escalation of care when needed. Evaluates readiness to discharge based on established criteria and provides patient and family education regarding post-operative care, medications, and discharge instructions. Maintains a high standard of nursing practice consistent with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and ASC policies and procedures. Demonstrates clinical judgement, accountability, initiative, and professionalism in daily practice. Maintains competency through ongoing education and professional development.
The position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, administer medications, perform clinical procedures, document in electronic medical records, and utilize standard office and communication equipment. The employee must be able to assess, interpret, and respond appropriately to patient care needs; maintain attention to detail; exercise sound clinical judgment; and effectively prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced surgical environment. The ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations, maintain composure under pressure, and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and external partners is essential.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities and requirements may be modified as business needs evolve.
Requires a current Maryland or compact state RN license along with BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of 2 years of recent PACU experience is required, with critical care or emergency nursing preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.
