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Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU

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

Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center
Ambulatory
3.2 Google rating

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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?

In Lafayette, LA

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

See Lafayette, LA

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