OR and PACU Registered Nurse

Full-Time | Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery | Four-Day Workweek

We are a growing, physician-led plastic and cosmetic surgery practice seeking an experienced OR & PACU Registered Nurse to join our surgical team.

This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek and guaranteed 32–40 hours per week, designed for an experienced surgical nurse who wants to provide exceptional patient care in a specialized, elective surgical environment.

• Four 10-hour shifts
• Guaranteed 32–40 hours per week
• Employer-paid health benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Beauty allowance
• Paid holidays
• Paid birthday off

As our OR/PACU RN, you'll be involved throughout the surgical experience—from preparing patients and the operating room through postoperative recovery and discharge.

• Prepare the operating room for scheduled plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures.
• Complete preoperative assessments and verify consents, labs, medications, documentation, and surgical readiness.
• Serve as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with infection-prevention and patient-safety protocols.
• Complete surgical counts, documentation, specimen handling, and required OR processes.
• Work closely with the surgeon, anesthesia provider, surgical technicians, and clinical team.
• Receive and assess patients immediately following surgery in PACU.
• Monitor airway, respiratory and cardiovascular status, pain, nausea, surgical sites, drains, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or postoperative complications.
• Provide patients and caregivers with clear postoperative instructions.
• Assess discharge readiness and complete required documentation.
• Assist with crash cart checks, emergency equipment, medication inspections, and surgical-suite readiness.
• Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain an exceptionally organized, efficient, and patient-focused surgical environment.
• When not in the OR or PACU, will help in our clinic by seeing post-op patients, administering injections, and performing pre-op duties.

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS or ACLS certification
• Previous OR, PACU, perioperative, or ambulatory surgery experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Confidence caring for patients recovering from anesthesia
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive in a surgical environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

• Plastic or cosmetic surgery experience
• Ambulatory surgery center experience
• Previous circulating experiencePACU or critical-care experience
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification

We’re looking for a nurse who is clinically strong, detail-oriented, proactive, and genuinely invested in providing an exceptional patient experience.

We work as a close-knit surgical team, and every person plays an important role in the patient's experience. We want someone who notices what needs to be done and does it—not someone who waits to be asked.

You should be comfortable transitioning between OR and PACU responsibilities, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, maintaining exacting safety standards, and providing attentive one‑on‑one care during recovery.

Our patients have chosen elective surgery and placed an enormous amount of trust in our team. We take that responsibility seriously while creating a warm, positive, and highly personalized experience.