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MedBridge Inc.

LVIAS PreOP PACU RN

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$43 - $50/hr

Provides nursing care to surgical patients during the preoperative and postoperative phases. Involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of surgical patients. Provides safe ...

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American Traveler

Travel PACU RN

Elko, NV · On-site

Surgery floor covering Pre-op, PACU, and Phase II care * Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric * 10-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:4 for Pre-op and Phase 2, and 1:2 for PACU * ...

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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 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 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.
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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 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,309 per year, or $42 per hour.

Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp

United Surgical Partners International

Henderson, NV • On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Key responsibilities

  • Provide quality patient care using the nursing process, medical plan of care, and organizational policies.

  • Support perioperative services by ensuring safe, effective, and patient-family centered care for all patient populations.

  • Perform responsibilities related to preoperative and postoperative patient care in a fast-paced, team-oriented ambulatory surgical setting.

United Surgical Partners International rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

USPI Parkway Surgery Center is Hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse PreOp PostOp.

USPI Parkway Surgery Center is a fast paced, team oriented and multispecialty ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.


What You Will Do (Job Summary):

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


Monday-Friday work schedule


NO call required


NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO Holiday work hours


What We Offer

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

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

  • CurrentNV Nursing License

  • 2+ years experience in Pre-Op PostOp. Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.

  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS accredited by AHA.

  • Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient

  • Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

  • Ability to care for patients with changing medical priorities and ability to respond accordingly

  • Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors

  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed

  • Excellent teaching skills

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change

  • Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology


Who We Are

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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