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Sentara

RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery

Newtown, VA · On-site

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 ...

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Travel RN Pre/Post-Surgery

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$2.1K - $2.9K/wk

Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients. ALOIS Healthcare Job ID #19066088. Pay package is based on 12 ...

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Travel RN Pre/Post-Surgery

Ogallala, NE · On-site

$2.0K - $2.7K/wk

Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients. ALOIS Healthcare Job ID #19060315. Pay package is based on 12 ...

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Travel RN Pre/Post-Surgery

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$2.1K - $2.9K/wk

Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients. ALOIS Healthcare Job ID #19066086. Pay package is based on 12 ...

ALOIS Healthcare

Travel RN Pre/Post-Surgery

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$2.1K - $2.9K/wk

Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients. ALOIS Healthcare Job ID #19066018. Pay package is based on 12 ...

ALOIS Healthcare

Travel RN Pre/Post-Surgery

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$2.1K - $2.9K/wk

Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients. ALOIS Healthcare Job ID #19066084. Pay package is based on 12 ...

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Pittsfield, MA · On-site

$2.2K - $3.0K/wk

Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients. ALOIS Healthcare Job ID #19059694. Pay package is based on 12 ...

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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 ...

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As of Sep 6, 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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Post Surgery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,090 per year, or $37.5 per hour.

RN Unit Coordinator - Post Surgery

Sentara

Newtown, VA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate staffing, audits, and patient experience tasks within the Post-Surgical Unit.

  • Assist in charge nurse responsibilities and support team collaboration to ensure quality patient care.

  • Participate in committee work and perform alternate tasks related to unit operations.

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 417 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

497th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

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 charge nurse / staffing capacity role at times, but also have alternate tasks ranging from audits, staff schedules, patient experience, and committee work. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into additional leadership roles or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.


Position Overview

  • Full Time, 36 hours per week

  • Nights 7PM-7AM

  • Minimum of 18 months of nursing experience is required

  • BSN is required

Talroo-Nursing, Talroo-Leadership, Medical Surgical, Med Surg, Surgery, Surgical, Post Surgery, Post Surgical

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won't heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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