Registered Nurse - Pre-Op​/PACU

Job Details

Job Location:

Frederick Surgical Center - Frederick, MD 21702
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Nurse

This is a full-time or part-time position

Looking for a nursing role where your skills truly shine—without nights, weekends, or on‑call stress? Join our close‑knit surgical team as a Pre‑Op / PACU Registered Nurse, where you’ll play a hands‑on role in guiding patients through every stage of their surgical journey. In this fast‑paced yet supportive outpatient environment, you’ll combine clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care to ensure patients feel informed, safe, and comfortable before and after their procedures—all while enjoying a healthy work‑life balance.

• Provide compassionate, high‑quality nursing care to pre‑operative and post‑operative patients
• Monitor patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia
• Obtain and document complete nursing histories and assessments
• Closely monitor vital signs and patient status, identifying and reporting any changes
• Administer medications safely and accurately
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and care team members
• Supervise and support non‑licensed clinical staff as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in medical records
• Support a teamwork‑based environment with opportunities for cross‑training
• Follow all nursing standards, state regulations, and center policies

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• 2+ PACU, pre‑op, or perioperative experience preferred
• PALS and/or CNOR certification a plus

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• No On‑Call Requirements
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative clinical environment

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that may be required.