Columbia Orthopedic Group

Description
The Surgical Center at Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Fast-paced. High-acuity. Team-driven. No two days are the same. If you thrive in a surgical environment where precision, teamwork, and patient safety are critical, keep reading.
Why This Role Is Different
This role spans the full perioperative experience, supporting patients from preoperative preparation through recovery in PACU. You are not assigned to a single phase of care-you are actively involved in the entire surgical journey.
You'll work in a highly collaborative environment with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff where clinical judgment, flexibility, and communication are essential every day.
About the Role
The Preop/PACU RN provides comprehensive nursing care in an ambulatory surgical center, including preoperative assessment, intra- and post-procedure monitoring, and recovery support.
This role applies the nursing process to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes while supporting physicians and maintaining clinical and regulatory standards.
What You Will Do

• Assess, monitor, and care for patients throughout preoperative and PACU phases
• Prepare patients for surgery and ensure safe transition into and out of the operating room
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per physician orders and clinical protocols
• Support physicians with perioperative procedures and patient care activities as needed
• Document all care accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with policy and regulatory standards
• Maintain patient safety, infection control compliance, and effective communication across the care team

Who Thrives in This Role

• You stay calm and focused in high-acuity, fast-moving clinical situations
• You communicate clearly and work effectively within a multidisciplinary surgical team
• You are detail-oriented and committed to safe, high-quality patient care
• You are flexible and adapt quickly to changing priorities and patient needs

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• Current state RN license required
• CPR and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of preoperative, intraoperative, and/or postoperative surgical experience required
• Orthopedic experience preferred