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RN PreOp PACU II, Part Time - Guilford Surgery Center

SCA Health

Guilford, Connecticut 06437

$28.61–$50.82/hr

About $60k–$106k/yr a year

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RNPACUPreOpPerioperative Care

Last seen active Jul 29, 2026

What this might mean for you

SCA Health runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.

About this role

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp PACU. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA. Assess patient's preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures. Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
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Implement the plan of care including managing patient recovery from anesthesia, providing acute pain and comfort management, administering medications safely, performing interventions to maintain patient systems, providing age-specific culturally competent ethical care. Evaluate patient's progress toward attaining outcomes. Transfer care as needed. Provide hand-off report. Delegate tasks according to state Nurse Practice Act. Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality. Comply with all facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
  • One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required
  • Medical / surgical nursing experience
  • Current state licensure to practice within good standings
  • BLS/BCLS certification within 90 days of employment or current certification
  • ACLS certification within 90 days of employment or current certification
  • PALS certification within 90 days of employment or current certification (when pediatric care is included in facility scope of services)

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance

About the employer

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SCA Health, formerly known as Surgical Care Affiliates, is a specialty care organization headquartered in Deerfield, IL with a significant presence in Boynton Beach, FL. As part of Optum (a UnitedHealth Group company), SCA Health operates a network of more…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Part of Optum/UnitedHealth Group providing large-network resources and stability
  • Service-oriented culture with community service and philanthropic activities
  • Employees report a clear sense of purpose in their work

What reviewers flag

  • Low management rating of 2.3/5 on Indeed, indicating concerns about leadership quality
  • Job security and advancement rated poorly at 2.4/5 on Indeed
  • Culture rated below average at 2.6/5 with concerns about trust in colleagues and sense of belonging

Benefits: SCA Health references a 'Benefits to Support the Total YOU' program on their Indeed company page, and as part of Optum/UnitedHealth Group, employees likely have access to enterprise-level health, retirement, and wellness benefits.

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