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Per Diem Surgery Center Rn Jobs in Riverside, CA

AHMC Healthcare

ASC Registered Nurse

Riverside, CA · On-site

Overview The Ambulatory Surgery Center RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these ...

AHMC Healthcare

ASC Registered Nurse

Riverside, CA · On-site

Overview The Ambulatory Surgery Center RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these ...

Astrana Health

RN Circulating - Per Diem

Tustin, CA · On-site

$60/hr

RN Circulating - Per Diem The Circulating OR Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and ... Coordinate care among surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and ancillary staff

First Connect Health

RN - Medsurg

Anaheim, CA · On-site

Position Overview Medical Center is expanding its Per Diem Pool and is seeking experienced RN Medical/Surgical nurses for a long-term per diem assignment. Candidates must be flexible and available to ...

Allyon, Inc.

Per Diem PACU RN

Anaheim, CA · On-site

The Per Diem Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions. The PACU ...

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How much do per diem surgery center rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average weekly pay for per diem surgery center rn in Riverside, CA is $2,601.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,026.92 and $3,150.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Per Diem Surgery Center RN?

A Per Diem Surgery Center RN is a registered nurse who works on an as-needed basis in a surgical center, rather than having a fixed full-time or part-time schedule. These nurses provide patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures, filling in for staff shortages or covering busy periods. The 'per diem' status offers flexibility in scheduling but may not include benefits like health insurance or paid time off. They must be licensed RNs with experience in perioperative or ambulatory surgery settings, and be prepared to adapt quickly to different teams and procedures.

What are some common challenges faced by Per Diem Surgery Center RNs, and how can they be addressed?

Per Diem Surgery Center RNs often face challenges such as adapting quickly to different teams, staying up-to-date with changing protocols, and managing variable shift schedules. To succeed, it's important to remain flexible, communicate effectively with permanent staff, and proactively review center-specific procedures before each shift. Building strong relationships with colleagues and maintaining a solid foundation in surgical nursing best practices can help ensure seamless patient care, even in unfamiliar environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Per Diem Surgery Center RN?

To thrive as a Per Diem Surgery Center RN, you need a valid RN license, experience in perioperative nursing, and up-to-date certifications in BLS and ACLS. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), surgical equipment, and infection control protocols is typically required. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and effective communication help you excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring patient safety, efficient surgical procedures, and seamless collaboration across shifts.
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Infographic showing various Per Diem Surgery Center Rn job openings in Riverside, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,279 per year, or $65 per hour.

Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Pacific Eye Institute

Upland, CA • On-site

Per diem

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.
Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Registered Nurse-Per-Diem, Upland, CA.
SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse- Per-Diem provides professional, high quality, safe and efficient peri-operative nursing care to patients as a registered nurse. Roles include but not limited to circulating, scrubbing, preoperative and postoperative areas as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Evaluation of self-practice in context with professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
  • Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.
  • Obtains patients' medical history and performs physical assessment for assigned patients.
  • Presents the historical and physical data to the physician to aid in determining the diagnostic and therapeutic measures necessary to correct the patient's problem, if needed.
  • Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or practice policy including patient and family instruction; explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
  • Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient; administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques; prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies for surgery.
  • Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions and notifies Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents; takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
  • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient; responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
  • Participates in training of personnel.

Pre-Operative Nurse:
  • Responsible for preparing the patient for the anticipated surgical procedure, including verifying informed consent signatures, completing a pre-operative patient assessment and performing any procedure or administering medications required to prepare the patient for surgery
  • Communicates with the circulating staff, the recovery room nurse, the anesthesia care provider and the surgeon to coordinate a safe and comfortable surgical experience. She/he participates in patient education, makes nursing diagnoses and plans nursing care

Circulating Nurse:
  • Assesses patient condition before, during and after the procedure to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Responsible for maintaining sterile technique in the operating room to ensure patient safety
  • Supervises any unlicensed assertive personnel in the operating room
  • Responsible for ensuring that postoperative physician orders are communicated to the recovery room nursing staff for implementation
  • Develops a plan of care and evaluates patient outcomes
  • Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient

Post-Operative Nurse:
  • Responsible for patient assessment and maintaining the patient's safety in recovering from anesthetic and surgical medications
  • Responsible for ensuring that the patient understands their post-operative care requirements
  • Collaborates with other peri-operative nursing staff, anesthesia care providers and the surgeon
  • Assesses patient outcomes
  • Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Completion of accredited Registered Nursing Program from college or technical school. Two years RN experience in a hospital and/or surgery center setting. One-year pre-operative and post-operative experience highly preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current, valid California Registered Nursing (RN) License required.
Current ACLS required.
Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
*This position can require travel*
Pay Range $50.00

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