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How much do rn sds jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for rn sds in the United States is $44.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.65 and $51.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RN SDS (Same Day Surgery Registered Nurse), and why are they important?

To thrive as an RN in Same Day Surgery, you need strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of perioperative procedures, and a current RN license with BLS and ACLS certifications. Experience with surgical scheduling systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and patient monitoring equipment is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential soft skills. These qualifications ensure patient safety, efficient surgical workflows, and positive outcomes in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

What are some common challenges faced by RNs in Same Day Surgery (SDS) and how can they be managed?

RNs in Same Day Surgery often face challenges such as managing a fast-paced environment, coordinating care for multiple patients with quick turnovers, and ensuring thorough patient education before discharge. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly are essential to succeed in this role. Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members helps streamline workflow and maintain patient safety throughout the perioperative process.

What is an RN SDS?

An RN SDS stands for Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery. These nurses specialize in caring for patients who are undergoing surgical procedures that do not require an overnight hospital stay. Their responsibilities include preoperative patient assessment, preparing patients for surgery, monitoring during procedures, and providing postoperative care and education. RN SDS professionals play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, comfort, and a smooth recovery process within a short timeframe.

What is the difference between Rn Sds vs Lpn?

AspectRn SdsLpn
Required CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, SDS certificationLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, SDS certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesLong-term care, outpatient clinics, home health
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare providersAssisted living, outpatient services
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for patient care rolesCompared for practical nursing duties

Both Rn Sds and Lpn roles involve patient care but differ mainly in education, scope of practice, and work settings. Rn Sds typically have a broader scope and work in more complex healthcare environments, while Lpn roles focus on basic patient care in outpatient or long-term care settings.

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Infographic showing various Rn Sds job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 57% Full Time, and 38% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,525 per year, or $44.5 per hour.
Registered Nurse SDS Holding Part Time

Registered Nurse SDS Holding Part Time

Reston Hospital Center

Reston, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us! 

Job Summary and Qualifications 

Position Details: 

  • Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule 
  • Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff 
  • Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room 
  • Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement 
  • On-call is required during select non-business hours 

What you will do in this role: 

  • Evaluate patients prior to surgery 
  • Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
  • Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification 
  • Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy 
  • Recognize and respond to patient emergencies 
  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more 
  • Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
  • Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly 
  • Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures 
 

What qualifications you will need: 


    • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
    • (RN) Registered Nurse
    • Associate Degree
    • Part Time position
    • Prefer a RN who has worked in same day surgery
     
Benefits

Reston Hospital Center, 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. 

Reston Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 230+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region. We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy. Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities. Reston Hospital Center is a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia. We are the only Hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality measures for multiple consecutive years.

At Reston Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® 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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse SDS Holding Part Time opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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