Registered Nurse | Ambulatory Surgical Center

Registered Nurse | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Full Time

Job Category
:
Nursing

Requisition Number
: REGIS
015358

• Posted :
  August 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $35.91 USD to $53.89 USD

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Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $35.91 USD to $53.89 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Registered Nurse | Ambulatory Surgical Center
Full Time - 80 hrs. Biweekly
Monday - Friday Rotating Shifts between the hours of 6:15am - 5pm

Meritus Health is seeking an experienced and versatile Registered Nurse to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and work as part of a collaborative, multi-specialty surgical team.

Our ASC provides care to both adult and pediatric patients across a variety of surgical specialties, including ENT, gynecology, general surgery, cosmetic and plastic surgery, and other outpatient procedures
. This is a unique opportunity for an RN who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, and wants to remain clinically engaged throughout the entire perioperative experience
.

Unlike roles focused on one phase of surgical care, our ASC RNs are cross-trained and rotate throughout Pre-Op, the Operating Room, PACU, and Pre-Admission Testing (PAT). You'll have the opportunity to build relationships across the surgical team while maintaining a broad and diverse perioperative skill set.

What You'll Do:

As an ASC RN, you won't be limited to just one area. You'll rotate throughout the surgical center and support patients from preparation for surgery through recovery.

Pre-Admission Testing (PAT)

• Complete preoperative nursing assessments and review patient health histories
• Review medications, allergies, diagnostic testing, and other clinical information in preparation for surgery
• Provide preoperative education and instructions to patients and families
• Identify potential clinical concerns and collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and other members of the care team to ensure patients are appropriately prepared for their procedures

Pre-Op

• Prepare adult and pediatric patients for surgery
• Complete assessments, verify documentation, and ensure surgical readiness
• Initiate IV access and administer medications as appropriate
• Educate and support patients and families before procedures
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and OR staff

Operating Room / Circulator

• Serve as the circulating RN during surgical procedures
• Coordinate patient care and maintain patient safety throughout the intraoperative period
• Complete surgical safety checks, documentation, counts, positioning, and other circulating responsibilities
• Maintain sterile practice and ensure compliance with perioperative standards
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team across multiple specialties and procedures

PACU

• Provide Phase I and/or Phase II postoperative nursing care
• Assess airway, respiratory status, hemodynamic stability, pain, nausea, and surgical recovery
• Administer medications and interventions according to patient needs
• Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition

What the job is really like:

• Variety is a major part of this role. You may work in PAT, Pre-Op, the OR, or PACU depending on the needs of the surgical center
• You’ll care for patients across multiple specialties rather than focusing on one surgical service line
• You’ll work with both adult and pediatric populations
  , making strong assessment and communication skills essential
• ENT experience is particularly important due to the patient population and procedures performed within the center
• You’ll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other clinical professionals as part of a highly collaborative team
• ASC nursing requires efficiency without sacrificing safety, quality, or the patient experience
• Patient turnover can be rapid, so strong organization, prioritization, and communication are essential
• You’ll need to be comfortable transitioning between different roles,…