United Surgical Group
Ambulatory · Union, NJ
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
Benefits
As a per diem position at the Union, NJ facility, typical full-time benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans may not apply.
The city
Living in Union, NJ
Union, New Jersey offers suburban comfort with quick commuter access to Newark and New York City. Home to Kean University, this diverse township blends residential neighborhoods with retail hubs along Route 22. Nurses relocating here will find affordable suburban living paired with proximity to major medical networks and urban amenities.
Browse roles in Union- State price level · New Jersey
- 9% above the national average
- State index 108.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,807/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $182,730/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
United Surgical Group, operating in Union, New Jersey as Union County Surgery Center (also known as United Clinical Group/UCG), is an ambulatory surgery center and multi-specialty medical group providing a continuum of surgical care.
- Ambulatory · Union
More about United Surgical Group
The Union, NJ facility is a 2-room same-day surgery center specializing in podiatry, GI, OBGYN, urology, general surgery, and pain management. It is part of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the United States with more than 535 surgical facilities nationwide. USPI was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), which provides access to additional resources and a broader support system. For nursing professionals, the Union facility offers a smaller, community-oriented environment with a focus on patient-centered care through team collaboration. The center emphasizes coordination of care by communicating with patients and their loved ones throughout the entire surgical journey. Nurses work alongside specialists and technicians in an intimate ambulatory setting rather than a large hospital environment. Per diem positions are available with structured schedules, such as the Pre-Op/PACU RN role requiring specific weekday and Saturday commitments.
USPI's mission is to treat every patient with the highest quality of care they would insist upon for their own families. The organization was founded on a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost surgical solutions in local communities, forming collaborations with like-minded institutions and physicians. USPI describes itself as 'national in scope, local at heart,' maintaining a neighborhood feel at each facility while leveraging the resources of a large national network.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Comparably reports an overall culture score of 3.3 out of 5 (graded C) based on 11 employee participants for United Surgical Partners International. The Comparably score of 3.3/5 converts to approximately 66 on a 0-100 scale. The relatively small sample size on Comparably (11 participants) limits the reliability of this rating as a comprehensive representation of employee sentiment.
The good
- Part of the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country with 535+ facilities, providing resources and stability
- Backed by Tenet Healthcare, offering access to a broader support system and additional resources
- Small, intimate 2-room surgery center environment fostering close team collaboration
- Multi-specialty exposure across podiatry, GI, OBGYN, urology, general surgery, and pain management
- Community-focused, neighborhood feel with patient-centered care philosophy
- Structured per diem schedules with predictable day commitments
The hard parts
- Per diem positions may lack comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees
- Required Saturday shifts and specific weekday commitments may limit schedule flexibility
- Comparably culture rating of C (3.3/5) suggests room for improvement in workplace culture
- Small facility size may limit career advancement opportunities compared to larger hospital systems
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 16, 2026
- Website
- uspi.com ↗
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