Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU
Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center
Lafayette, Louisiana
Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Aug 28
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- PACU
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Louisiana staff rolesLouisiana staff postings that state pay run $24/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $27/hr to $43/hr, across 154 postings.
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- No weekends
- On call
- No call
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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Looking for a nursing role where your skills truly shine—without nights, weekends, or on-call stress? Join our close-knit surgical team as a Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse, where you’ll play a hands-on role in guiding patients through every stage of their surgical journey. In this fast-paced yet supportive outpatient environment, you’ll combine clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care to ensure patients feel informed, safe, and comfortable before and after their procedures—all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
What We Offer
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- No On-Call Requirements
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative clinical environment
What You’ll Do
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients
- Monitor patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia
- Obtain and document complete nursing histories and assessments
- Closely monitor vital signs and patient status, identifying and reporting any changes
- Administer medications safely and accurately
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
- Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and care team members
- Supervise and support non-licensed clinical staff as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation in medical records
- Support a teamwork-based environment with opportunities for cross-training
- Follow all nursing standards, state regulations, and center policies
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- 1+ years PACU, pre-op, or perioperative experience
- PALS and/or CNOR certification a plus
If you’re a dedicated RN who values teamwork, patient-centered care, and a positive work environment, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that truly supports both its patients and its staff.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that may be required.
What's around it?
Lafayette, LAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 13% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,100/mo
- Household income
- $61,915/yr, all local households, not nurse pay