Pre-Op​/PACU Nurse

Job Description About Us

Solstice Health, Wisconsin’s leading non-insurance-based Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Direct Surgical Care provider, is redefining healthcare by eliminating insurance-related bureaucracy and reducing patient load. We focus on quality care, advanced treatments, and patient-centered service. Our Ambulatory Surgery Center allows us to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care in an outpatient setting.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pre-Op/PACU Nurse to join our surgical team. This unique role combines both pre-operative and post-recovery care, ensuring patients are supported throughout their surgical journey. The position is Monday–Friday, daytime hours only—no nights, weekends, or holidays.

• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, including vitals, medical history, medications, and allergies.
• Start and manage IVs, verify consents, and prepare patients for surgery.
• Provide patient and family education on surgical procedures, expectations, and recovery instructions.
• Monitor patients in the PACU following anesthesia—manage vitals, airway, pain, and nausea.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and discharge protocols.
• Ensure patients meet established recovery criteria before safe discharge.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff to deliver seamless care.
• Maintain compliance with ASC safety and infection control standards.
• Support seamless patient care by assisting other Solstice Health clinic locations as needed.

• Active RN license in Wisconsin.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• 1–2 years of recent experience in Pre-Op, PACU, or perioperative nursing.
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced outpatient surgical environment.

• Competitive salary
• Paid Time-Offs
• 401K
• Monday–Friday schedule (no call, weekends, or holidays)
• Opportunities for professional growth in an expanding healthcare model.
• Complimentary access to our Direct Primary Care model, featuring comprehensive healthcare benefits and wholesale medical pricing.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

If you are passionate about transforming healthcare delivery and making a difference in patients' lives, we invite you to apply for the position of Pre-Op/PACU Nurse at Solstice Health. Join our unique and patient-centric healthcare team now!