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The PreOp RN is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN provides safe, effective, and quality ...

RN Pre OP PACU PRN USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a RN Pre OP PACU PRN Welcome to USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics. At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center ...

RN PreOp

Austin, TX ยท On-site

RN PreOp USPI Spicewood Surgery Center is seeking a motivated RN PreOp to join our team. We have 2 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Pain Management. Position requires weekdays ...

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RN Pre OP PACU PRN USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a RN Pre OP PACU PRN. Welcome to USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics. At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center ...

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RN - Preoperative

Wichita, KS ยท On-site

$1.8K/wk

Details Client Name HCA Wesley Medical Center Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Preoperative Job ID 18312339 Job Title RN - Preoperative Weekly Pay $1826.0 Shift Details Shift ...

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RN - Pre Op

Wichita, KS ยท On-site

$2.2K/wk

Ref. 64021225 RN - Pre Op $2,276.64 per week * Location: Wichita, KS * Type: Travel * Schedule: 3x12 Days * Time: 13 Weeks Job Title: RN - Pre-Op Location: Wichita, KS Pay: $2276.64 weekly Shifts: 7A ...

RN PreOP

Shenandoah, TX ยท On-site

RN PreOP USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Pinecroft is seeking a motivated RN PreOp to join our team. We have 6 OR rooms and 2 treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ...

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RN - Pre Op

Dayton, OH ยท On-site

$47.38/hr

Ref. 63168355 RN - Pre Op $47.38 per hour * Location: Dayton, OH * Type: Per Diem * Schedule: 5x8 Days Job Title: RN - Pre Op Location: Dayton, OH Pay: $47.38 per hour Shifts: Per diem shifts ...

RN - Pre-Op

Winchester, VA ยท On-site

$2.2K/wk

Details Client Name Winchester Medical Center Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Pre-Op Job ID 37681143 Job Title RN - Pre-Op Weekly Pay $2226.0 Shift Details Shift 4x10 Hour ...

RN - Pre-Op

Wichita, KS ยท On-site

$2.0K/wk

Details Client Name HCA Wesley Medical Center Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Pre-Op Job ID 37239345 Job Title RN - Pre-Op Weekly Pay $2074.0 Shift Details Shift 3x12 Hour ...

RN - Pre-Op The preoperative holding area nurse's primary responsibility is to provide information and emotional support for patients and their family members, to ensure that all preoperative data ...

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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 the United States is $39.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $48.08 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.

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Infographic showing various Pre Op job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,577 per year, or $39.7 per hour.

Pre-Op Registered Nurse - Pre-Op RN

North Carolina Division Office

Cypress, TX โ€ข On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Preoperative Registered Nurse

Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts/Rotating Weekends โ€“ Float position between Preop/PACU and Phase 2 - 30-minute commutable address to facility required for On-Call.

As a Pre-Op Registered Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn โ€“whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. Youโ€™ll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Pre-Op Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organizationโ€™s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What You Will Do In Your Role:

  • You will care for and manage the surgical patient in the post-anesthesia period.
  • You will consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
  • You will collaborate with the patient care team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
  • You will provide communication, confidence, and professionalism as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities.
  • You will demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and serve as a resource to the patient care team.
  • You will have accountability for delivering quality nursing care services and for promoting a positive image of nursing.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing is required. BSN is preferred.
  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License with 90 days of hire date).
  • Current BLS, and ACLS certifications are required.
  • 1-year of Pre-Op clinical experience as a licensed RN highly preferred

Pre-Op, Preop, Preoperative, PACU, Day Surgery, Outpatient, Surgical, freestanding outpatient surgery, OR, Operating Room, Surgery, Post-Anesthesia, Post Anesthesia, Post-Operative, Pre-Operative, Preoperative, Recovery, Peri Anesthesia, Phase I, Phase II

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

" Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital , founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston . HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companiesยฎ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Preoperative Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!