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Registered Nurse PreOp II, Pool - Surgicare of Jackson

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SCA Health

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
This role$30/hr
nursing in Mississippi$26/hr

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

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$42,071/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
11% below the national average

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.

Map showing the location of Jackson, MS
Approximate location in Jackson, MS. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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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