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The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering excellent patient care first and foremost ... Conduct pre/post-op assessments, patient education, and wound evaluations * Support physicians ...

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How much do post op rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for post op rn in Minnesota is $45.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.10 and $53.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Post Op RNs, and how can I prepare for them before starting this role?

As a Post Op RN, you'll often encounter fast-paced situations that require quick decision-making and strong prioritization skills, especially when monitoring patients for complications after surgery. Managing pain, preventing infection, and ensuring smooth patient recoveries are central to the role, which can be challenging due to varying patient needs and responses. Building confidence in assessment skills, staying updated on post-operative protocols, and practicing effective communication with the surgical team will help you excel. Many facilities also offer mentorship or orientation programs to help new Post Op RNs transition smoothly into the role.

What are Post Op RNs?

Post Op RNs, or Postoperative Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who care for patients recovering from surgery. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, watch for complications, and help patients transition safely from the operating room to recovery. Their role is essential for ensuring patients are stable after surgery and receive the necessary education and support for a successful recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Post Op RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Post Op RN, you need strong clinical assessment abilities, a nursing degree, RN licensure, and knowledge of post-anesthesia care protocols. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), patient monitoring systems, and pain management tools is typically required. Excellent communication, quick decision-making, and empathy help you support patients recovering from surgery and collaborate with surgical teams. These skills ensure safe, effective care and optimal patient recovery during the critical postoperative period.

What is the difference between Post Op Rn vs Surgical Nurse?

AspectPost Op RnSurgical Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN), specialized in post-operative careRegistered Nurse (RN), with surgical experience
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, recovery unitsOperating rooms, surgical wards, clinics
Job FocusMonitoring recovery, managing pain, patient education post-surgeryAssisting during surgeries, pre- and post-operative patient care

Post Op RNs primarily focus on caring for patients after surgery, ensuring safe recovery and managing complications. Surgical Nurses assist during surgeries and provide pre- and post-operative care. Both roles require RN licensure and surgical knowledge, but Post Op RNs specialize in post-surgical recovery, while Surgical Nurses are more involved in the operative process.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Op

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Op

Fairview Health Services

Woodbury, MN • On-site

$42.96 - $72.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job Overview
Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pre & Post Op team at our Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN.
Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other!
Schedule: This position will be working 56 hours every 2 weeks on the Day/Evening shift Monday through Friday. The schedule includes: 8 hour shifts, call requirements are above the FTE and you are required to work on average 6-7 call weekends per year and 1 holiday per year on call. Staff need to be within 30 minutes of the hospital to meet off premise call requirements.
About the Pre & Post OP at Woodwinds:
  • Woodwinds is a 86 bed hospital opened in 2000 locates on 30 acres of pristine wetlands in Woodbury MN.
  • It is the only hospital in the southeast metro area. Woodwinds provides convenient, comprehensive and quality health care for the community.
  • 7 OR Surgery Department, 20-25 cases per day, Patient age:18+
  • Patient Population: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ortho Spine, Podiatry, OB/GYN, Plastics, ENT, and Ophthalmology

As a Pre & Post Op RN, you are responsible for:
  • Understanding and incorporating holistic nursing theory based on Watson's theory of caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses Association and the Woodwinds nursing patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) in order to achieve the Woodwinds nursing vision.
  • Assessing patients and document patient condition according to Perioperative Policy and Standards.
  • Coordinating and communicating care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate, collaborating teamwork..
  • Demonstrating ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
  • Evaluating care, adapting interventions and prioritizing care based on patient assessment, and uses resources to respond to emergency situations.
  • Some specific duties include pre-admission phone calls, admissions day of surgery, monitoring and continuously assessing patients following procedure until ready for transfer to the floor as well as Phase 2 care to include intensive patient education that assures readiness for discharge to home.
  • Critical care skills needed to include airway and hemodynamic management, pain management, and excellent assessment skills for patients in altered states of consciousness.
  • Cultivates a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
  • The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedure, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act

Required Qualifications:
  • One year recent RN PACU or Critical Care
    • May consider Acute Care experience
  • BLS through Health Care Providers upon hire
  • ACLS through American Heart Association upon hire
  • MN RN License

Preferred Qualifications:
  • BSN or Higher
  • PACU Experience

Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, visionplans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrn
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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