Registered Nurse PreOp II, Pool - Surgicare of Jackson
Jackson, Mississippi
RN · Perioperative Care · PACU · Surgical Nursing
Posted Jul 14
- Unit
- PreOp
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Mississippi is $26/hr, across 22 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
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 a Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA. Assess patient's preoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient's cardiovascular system, respiratory system and airway management needs, neurological system, hemodynamic stability, pain and comfort needs, and mental status.
Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors. Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes. Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions.
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
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Requirements
- RN
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- PACU experience
- Critical care experience
- Preoperative patient preparation
- Initial patient assessment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
Place
- City
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Median rent
- $1,055/mo
- Local household income
- $42,071/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Jackson area index 89.0, where 100 is the national average.
Mississippi's capital blends Southern hospitality with a growing healthcare sector, anchored by major medical centers downtown. Nurses enjoy affordable living, mild winters, and easy access to the Ross Barnett Reservoir for weekend unwinding. The city's blues heritage and soul-food scene add local color to everyday life.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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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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