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Deaconess Gateway Hospital

RN - OR

Newburgh, IN · On-site

The nursing activities may include preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative evaluation. Operating Room Nurses may be employed in several roles including scrub, circulating or function in both ...

Adams Memorial Hospital

RN - Pre/Post/PACU

Decatur, IN · On-site

The RN - Pre/Post/PACU role involves coordinating and delivering comprehensive care to surgical patients throughout preoperative and postoperative stages, including recovery from anesthesia. This ...

Adams Memorial Hospital

RN - Pre/Post/PACU

Decatur, IN · On-site

The RN - Pre/Post/PACU role involves coordinating and delivering comprehensive care to surgical patients throughout preoperative and postoperative stages, including recovery from anesthesia. This ...

Adams Health Network

RN - Pre/Post/PACU

Decatur, IN · On-site

RN - Pre/Post/PACU The RN - Pre/Post/PACU role involves coordinating and delivering comprehensive care to surgical patients throughout preoperative and postoperative stages, including recovery from ...

CHS- Lutheran Hospital

RN - OR

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

The nursing activities may include preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative evaluation. Operating Room Nurses may be employed in several roles including scrub, circulating or function in both ...

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

RN - OR

Newburgh, IN · On-site

$2.5K/wk

The nursing activities may include preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative evaluation. Operating Room Nurses may be employed in several roles including scrub, circulating or function in both ...

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How much do pre op jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for pre op in Indiana is $37.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.14 and $45.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pre op nurse?

A Pre Op nurse, also known as a preoperative nurse, is a registered nurse who prepares patients for surgery. Their responsibilities include assessing the patient's health status, reviewing medical history, providing preoperative instructions, and ensuring all necessary paperwork and consent forms are completed. They help to alleviate patient anxiety, answer questions about the upcoming procedure, and coordinate care with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and readiness for surgery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pre op nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pre-Op Nurse, you need strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of perioperative procedures, and a valid RN license. Familiarity with preoperative documentation systems, EHRs, and patient monitoring equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to reassure anxious patients are vital soft skills. These abilities ensure safe patient preparation, effective coordination with surgical teams, and optimal patient outcomes before surgery.

What are some common challenges faced by pre op nurses, and how can they prepare to overcome them?

Pre-Op nurses frequently encounter challenges such as managing high patient volumes, addressing last-minute changes in surgical schedules, and ensuring all preoperative assessments are completed accurately and efficiently. To overcome these challenges, it's important to develop strong organizational skills, maintain clear communication with the surgical team, and stay updated on protocols for different types of surgeries. Building rapport with patients to ease their anxieties is also crucial, as is collaborating closely with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure patient safety.

What is the difference between Pre Op vs Surgical Coordinator?

AspectPre OpSurgical Coordinator
CredentialsRN, LPN, or Medical AssistantExperience in healthcare, often with nursing or administrative background
Work EnvironmentPreoperative clinics, hospitals, outpatient centersHospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Job FocusPreparing patients physically and mentally for surgery, assessments, educationScheduling surgeries, coordinating patient care, liaising with surgical teams

Pre Op roles primarily focus on patient preparation before surgery, including assessments and education, often requiring clinical credentials. Surgical Coordinators handle scheduling and coordination of surgical procedures, with a focus on administrative tasks. Both roles are integral to surgical workflows but differ in their primary responsibilities and required qualifications.

What is the average salary for a pre operative nurse?

A pre operative nurse's average salary varies depending on experience and location, but generally ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 annually. In California, salaries tend to be higher due to the cost of living, with many earning between $80,000 and $100,000 per year. Certification in perioperative nursing can also influence earning potential.
Pre Op jobs near you
Infographic showing various Pre Op job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $77,410 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Manager Nursing Surgery Pre and Post Op

Franciscan Alliance

Crown Point, IN

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Franciscan Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 272 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

498th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Franciscan Health Crown Point12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307

This is a general management position over the Surgical Pre-op and Post-op recovery with the bonus of knowing your work is ultimately improving people's lives. Managing in a hospital environment requires supporting staffing, working with vendors, handling budgets etc. It, also, gives you the opportunity to direct operations that directly impact the health care of others.

WHO WE ARE


With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Manage a busy Surgical Pre-Op and Post-Op recovery unit

  • Prepare, manage and control budget, monitor and analyze variances.

  • Direct employees to meet all mandatory Human Resource requirements.

  • Complete performance appraisal of staff members.

  • Quality compliance.

  • Oversee the process of assuring the clinical competence of personnel.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree Nursing/Patient Care - Required

  • Associates/RN Diploma For those hired on or before 1/1/2019 BSN required within 3 years, any variation has to be approved by the System CNO. - Required

  • 5 years Nursing/Patient Care - Required

  • 2 years Previous managerial experience with demonstrated leadership skills -Preferred

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board in state of practice - Required

  • Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required

  • Licensure - Nursing Leadership Licensure within 36 months - Preferred

  • Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance Required if required by unit:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association - Required

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association Required if required by unit

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - The American Academy of Pediatrics Required if required by unit

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

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