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Evermore Home Care

Post Surgery Care Aide

Blackfoot, ID · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Join our family at Evermore Home Care where you're always welcome and valued! Evermore takes pride in creating the most flexible and supportive work environment for you. We are more than a home care ...

California Pain

PACU Nurse

San Diego, CA · On-site

A PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for patients who have just undergone surgery or a procedure that required anesthesia. Their primary role is to monitor ...

California Pain

PACU Nurse

San Diego, CA · On-site

A PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for patients who have just undergone surgery or a procedure that required anesthesia. Their primary role is to monitor ...

California Pain

PACU Nurse

San Diego, CA · On-site

A PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for patients who have just undergone surgery or a procedure that required anesthesia. Their primary role is to monitor ...

Acestack HC

Med Surg RN E/N

Wenatchee, WA · On-site

In this role, you will be providing bedside care for pre-and post-surgery patients, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications. To ensure success, medical-surgical nurses should ...

California Pain

PACU Nurse

La Mesa, CA · On-site

A PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for patients who have just undergone surgery or a procedure that required anesthesia. Their primary role is to monitor ...

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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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Infographic showing various Post Surgery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,090 per year, or $37.5 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgery

Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 412 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

531st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) in our surgical unit.
*New Grad RN's Welcome!
Sign On Bonus paid to candidate successfully hired.
Position Overview
  • Day Shift 12 hours; 7am - 7pm
  • This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership 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. Click here to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.
Talroo-Nursing, Registered Nurse, RN, Med/Surg, Post Surgery, New Grad RN
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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues 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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