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Elios Talent

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Athens, Georgia

$38–$51/hr

About $79k–$106k/yr

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Posted Aug 14, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

What the posting states

Weekends, holidays, call
Monday–Friday | No Weekends | No Call · * No weekends

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*Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)* Location: Athens, GA Job Type: Full-Time Setting: Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Schedule: Monday–Friday | No Weekends | No Call We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a growing ambulatory surgery center in the Athens, GA area. This is a great opportunity for an RN looking to work in a fast-paced, collaborative ASC environment while enjoying a consistent Monday–Friday schedule. The center operates approximately 5 OR suites and provides a streamlined surgical environment focused on high-quality patient care and an excellent patient experience. *Responsibilities* * Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care to surgical patients * Complete patient assessments, medication reconciliation, and pre-op preparation * Monitor patients during recovery and assess readiness for discharge * Manage pain, nausea, and other post-operative needs * Provide patient and family education and discharge instructions * Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, OR nurses, and surgical techs * Maintain accurate and timely documentation * Follow ASC policies, safety standards, and infection prevention protocols *Qualifications* * Active Georgia RN license * Previous Pre-Op and/or PACU experience preferred * ASC or perioperative experience strongly preferred * Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment * BLS required; ACLS preferred *Why This Opportunity* * Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule * No weekends * No call * Approximately 5 OR suites * Ambulatory surgery center environment * Collaborative surgical team * Consistent schedule and predictable work-life balance * Opportunity to be part of a growing surgical program in the Athens area If you are an experienced Pre-Op/PACU RN looking for a stable Monday–Friday opportunity in an ASC setting, we would love to connect with you. Pay: $38.00 - $51.00 per hour Work Location: In person

Skills for this role

Patient assessmentMedication reconciliationPre-operative preparationPost-operative careRecovery monitoringPain managementPatient educationDischarge instructionsDocumentationInfection preventionCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • Georgia RN license
  • Outpatient surgery experience
  • PACU experience
  • Direct patient care
  • Teamwork
  • Preoperative patient preparation
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification

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You are weighing Elios Talent in Port Charlotte, Florida. What we can say plainly is narrow: an ER-side posting from them points to ongoing opportunities for skill development and professional growth, and the work sits in a compact-license state with…

What reviewers appreciate

  • ER posting cites ongoing opportunities for skill development and professional growth
  • Florida is a compact-license state
  • No state income tax in Florida

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  • No beach access in Port Charlotte
  • Flood-zone drawbacks tied to the area
  • No usable pay data published in our postings yet
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Living in Athens, GA

Athens blends classic Southern college-town energy with a thriving live-music scene anchored near the University of Georgia campus. Downtown's compact blocks offer independent shops, restaurants, and storied venues, while leafy neighborhoods like Five Points give nurses a quieter respite after shifts.

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