Cats and kittens that have spay/neuter surgery during the daytime need to be monitored after they wake up. Sometimes they soak their bedding and need to be changed, or they need a little more soft ...
Cats and kittens that have spay/neuter surgery during the daytime need to be monitored after they wake up. Sometimes they soak their bedding and need to be changed, or they need a little more soft ...
RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our Post-Surgical Unit in a Unit Coordinator role. As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a ...
RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our Post-Surgical Unit in a Unit Coordinator role. As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a ...
RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery
Newtown, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our Post-Surgical Unit in a Unit Coordinator role. As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a ...
RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery
Newtown, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our Post-Surgical Unit in a Unit Coordinator role. As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a ...
RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our Post-Surgical Unit in a Unit Coordinator role. As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a ...
RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery
Norfolk, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our Post-Surgical Unit in a Unit Coordinator role. As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a ...
Registered Nurse-Pre/Post Surgery
Oak Lawn, IL · On-site
$38.20 - $57.30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Pre-Post Surgery Scheduled Hours: .6 day/pm 11a-7p or 12p-8p. Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ...
Registered Nurse-Pre/Post Surgery
Oak Lawn, IL · On-site
$38.20 - $57.30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Pre-Post Surgery Scheduled Hours: .6 day/pm 11a-7p or 12p-8p. Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ...
Registered Nurse (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
$53.99 - $77.79/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
$53.99 - $77.79/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
$53.99 - $77.79/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
$53.99 - $77.79/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
$53.99 - $77.79/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
$53.99 - $77.79/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery
$10K/mo
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our Post-Surgical Unit in a Unit Coordinator role. As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a ...
RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery
$10K/mo
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our Post-Surgical Unit in a Unit Coordinator role. As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a ...
$38.20 - $57.30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Pre-Post Surgery Scheduled Hours: .6 day/pm11a-7p or 12p-8p. Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ...
$38.20 - $57.30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Pre-Post Surgery Scheduled Hours: .6 day/pm11a-7p or 12p-8p. Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ...
Registered Nurse ARRMC (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
$53.99 - $77.79/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse ARRMC (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
$53.99 - $77.79/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse ARRMC (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse ARRMC (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse-Pre/Post Surgery
Oak Lawn, IL · On-site
$38.20 - $57.30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Pre-Post Surgery Scheduled Hours: .6 day/pm 11a-7p or 12p-8p. Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ...
Registered Nurse-Pre/Post Surgery
Oak Lawn, IL · On-site
$38.20 - $57.30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Pre-Post Surgery Scheduled Hours: .6 day/pm 11a-7p or 12p-8p. Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ...
RN - Pre/Post Surgery Nurse
Chadron, NE · On-site
$32.80 - $49.20/hr
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) RN works under supervision of the Director of Surgery and the CRNA. The immediate post-anesthesia phase presents many complex challenges that require special ...
RN - Pre/Post Surgery Nurse
Chadron, NE · On-site
$32.80 - $49.20/hr
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) RN works under supervision of the Director of Surgery and the CRNA. The immediate post-anesthesia phase presents many complex challenges that require special ...
RN - Pre/Post Surgery Nurse
Chadron, NE · On-site
$32.80 - $49.20/hr
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) RN works under supervision of the Director of Surgery and the CRNA. The immediate post-anesthesia phase presents many complex challenges that require special ...
RN - Pre/Post Surgery Nurse
Chadron, NE · On-site
$32.80 - $49.20/hr
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) RN works under supervision of the Director of Surgery and the CRNA. The immediate post-anesthesia phase presents many complex challenges that require special ...
RN - Pre/Post Surgery Nurse
Chadron, NE · On-site
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) RN works under supervision of the Director of Surgery and the CRNA. The immediate post-anesthesia phase presents many complex challenges that require special ...
RN - Pre/Post Surgery Nurse
Chadron, NE · On-site
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) RN works under supervision of the Director of Surgery and the CRNA. The immediate post-anesthesia phase presents many complex challenges that require special ...
RN - Pre/Post Surgery Nurse
Chadron, NE · On-site
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) RN works under supervision of the Director of Surgery and the CRNA. The immediate post-anesthesia phase presents many complex challenges that require special ...
RN - Pre/Post Surgery Nurse
Chadron, NE · On-site
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU) RN works under supervision of the Director of Surgery and the CRNA. The immediate post-anesthesia phase presents many complex challenges that require special ...
Registered Nurse (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Registered Nurse (Post Surgical)
Medford, OR · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Position Summary Our Post-Surgery Unit cares for a variety of post-surgical patients, including General and Vascular surgery, ENT, GYN, and Urology surgeries. In addition, we are a Comprehensive ...
Pre-Post Surgery Scheduled Hours: .6 day/pm 11a-7p or 12p-8p. Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ...
Pre-Post Surgery Scheduled Hours: .6 day/pm 11a-7p or 12p-8p. Position Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN ...
PACU
Glenview, IL · On-site
Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) City/State: Glenview, Illinois Shift: Rotating ... Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams to deliver comprehensive patient care. * Adapt ...
PACU
Glenview, IL · On-site
Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) City/State: Glenview, Illinois Shift: Rotating ... Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams to deliver comprehensive patient care. * Adapt ...
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How much do post surgery jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for post surgery in the United States is $37.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $44.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the post surgery position?
To excel in a Post-Surgery Nurse role, you need a strong background in post-operative care, wound management, and patient monitoring, typically verified by an active RN license and clinical experience in surgical recovery. Experience with electronic health records (EHR), patient monitoring devices, and pain management protocols is essential. Excellent communication, compassion, and attention to detail are critical soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure safe patient outcomes, comfort, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration during the crucial recovery phase after surgical procedures.
What are some common challenges faced by post-surgery nurses, and how can they be managed?
Post-Surgery Nurses often manage patients experiencing pain, surgical complications, or emotional distress, which can be demanding both physically and emotionally. Staying vigilant for signs of infection, monitoring for adverse reactions, and delivering timely interventions are critical aspects of the role. Effective time management and continuous communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other care team members help streamline patient recovery. Many employers offer training, mentorship, and support systems to help nurses navigate these challenges and provide high-quality care.
What is a post surgery?
A Post Surgery job typically involves providing care and support to patients who are recovering from surgical procedures. This can include monitoring vital signs, assisting with wound care, managing pain, and helping with mobility. Healthcare professionals in this role, such as nurses or medical assistants, ensure that patients follow post-operative care plans to promote healing and prevent complications. The job may be in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or home healthcare settings.
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Posted 12 days ago
Job description
Cats and kittens that have spay/neuter surgery during the daytime need to be monitored after they wake up.
Sometimes they soak their bedding and need to be changed, or they need a little more soft food. Often they need a calming voice or a new soft towel. Could you be that caring and compassionate person, willing to be part of a care team, giving couple of hours on a Tuesday or Thursday evening?
1 shift available:
- 18:00 to 19:30 EST