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USPI, INC.

Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp

Reno, NV · On-site

Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp - Full Time Swift Surgery Center of Reno is a fast-paced, multi-specialty, ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients ...

USPI, INC.

Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp - PRN Durango Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp -PRN to join the team! Durango Outpatient Surgery Center is a fast-paced Ambulatory ...

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Mission Hospital

Registered Nurse Pre Op

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$50.35 - $73.63/hr

Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification * Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing ...

Mission Hospital

Registered Nurse Pre-Op

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$41 - $61.57/hr

Job Summary and Qualifications The Registered Nurse as a Pre and Post Procedure Care Unit Nurse performs the functions of collaboration with physicians and personnel of other departments. If that is ...

USPI, INC.

Patient Care Tech-PreOp PostOp

Henderson, NV · On-site

Patient Care Tech-PreOp PostOp Parkway Surgery Center is looking for a Patient Care Tech - PRN Parkway Surgery Center is a fast-paced, multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) environment ...

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SCA Health

RN PreOp PACU II

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$61.60/hr

Assess patient's preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient's * cardiovascular system ...

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How much do pre op jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for pre op in Nevada is $41.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.48 and $50.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 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 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.

Pre Op jobs near you
Infographic showing various Pre Op job openings in Nevada as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,309 per year, or $42 per hour.

Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp

USPI, INC.

Reno, NV • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

United Surgical Partners International rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp - Full Time

Swift Surgery Center of Reno is a fast-paced, multi-specialty, ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. We offer an elevated patient experience for services across several specialties, including orthopedics, spine, and interventional pain management.

The Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The Registered Nurse PreOp PostOP supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Required Skills:

  • Current state Registered Nurse License to work in NV
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • 1+ years of experience in PreOp/PostOp or Critical Care. Experience working in an ASC is a plus.
  • Must be able to start IVs.
  • Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors.
  • Current CPR, ACLS, PALS accredited by AHA required.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative.
  • Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
  • Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology
  • Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.

We are part of a much larger team with United Surgical Partners International (USPI). At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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