Pre-op/pacu registered nurse

At Redefine Healthcare, we are committed to providing every patient with the highest quality of care and compassion. With a dedicated team of Neurosurgeons, Interventional Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Psychiatrists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and Vascular specialists, we pride ourselves on delivering coordinated, comprehensive care across a growing range of specialties.

Redefine Healthcare is looking for a dedicated, Per Diem Pre-op Registered Nurse to join our expanding team of healthcare professionals in our Hackensack & Jersey City Offices. The Pre-Op RN is responsible for assessing, preparing, and educating patients prior to surgical procedures while ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable patient experience. We are looking for candidates that are motivated, compassionate and are looking to advance their career in a community that is always growing.

Job Title:

Pre-Op Registered Nurse

Salary/Pay Rate:

$50-55/hour depending on specialty and experience

Job Type:

Per Diem

Benefits:

Paid time off, sick time, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness), life insurance, 401(k) with Company match, yearly bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments, including reviewing patients' medical histories, current medications, allergies, and relevant diagnostic results.
• Obtain and document vital signs, assess patients' physical conditions, and identify potential concerns prior to surgery.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including initiating intravenous (IV) access, administering prescribed medications, and completing necessary preoperative preparations.
• Verify that surgical consent forms and required documentation are completed in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Review preoperative instructions with patients and their families, ensuring they understand the surgical process and what to expect before and after their procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure surgical readiness.
• Complete preoperative safety checklists and verify patient identification, planned procedures, and surgical sites in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure that preoperative areas are properly stocked, organized, and maintained in accordance with infection control and safety standards.
• Follow all facility policies, infection prevention protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with patient transfers and provide appropriate handoff communication to operating room personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the surgical center.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and provide safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Preferred:

• At least 1–2 years of nursing experience in a preoperative, perioperative, ambulatory surgery center, or hospital surgical setting.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience initiating IVs, administering medications, and preparing patients for anesthesia.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and surgical documentation requirements.
• Experience working with orthopedic, spine, or pain management procedures.