Preop​/PACU RN Float Pool

Surgical Services Float Pool
- Enterprise Pre-op & PACU

• Schedule:
  Day Shift, PRN. Department requires candidate to be available for 1 shift per week as the minimum requirements. Shifts are 8 hours, within a window of 5:30A-5:30P, M-F. Schedules done on a 6 week time tract.
• Department:
  Pre-Op/PACU
• Location: Candidate will float to both Charlotte and Winston Salem within both inpatient facilities and ambulatory surgery centers, 23 facilities total. This position does not have a set location.
• Requirements: Candidates must have a minimum of two years of both preop and PACU experience, within both inpatient & ASC settings.

What's In It for You

• Premium PRN float pay
• Ability to work with wide range of team members, gaining clinical exposure and strengthening skill-set
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact

• Current RN license in NC (or compact state)
• BLS required; ACLS
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years of Pre-OP and PACU experience
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
• Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered & manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
• Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
• Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
• Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.
• Assess surgical sites, drains, dressings, and drainage for signs of complications.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, responding appropriately to changes in patient condition.