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Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU (Olympia or Centralia)

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

Centralia, Washington

$42.4–$71.52/hr

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

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$42.4–$71.52/hr

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Registered Nurse, Pre-Operative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit– Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Location: We have openings at both our Olympia and Centralia Surgery Centers Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Multiple scheduling options are available. The surgery center is primarily open Monday-Friday, but occasional Saturdays may be worked. The Pre-Op/PACU team rotates on-call, and some over-night shifts may be required depending on patient needs and recovery time. Pay: $42.40 - $71.52 per hour (Pay is determined based on years of experience) Summary of benefits: The benefits outlined below are for a 1.0 FTE employment status. PRN staff are not eligible for full benefits, but may participate in the 401k plan and will accrue paid sick leave. OOA covers part or all of the cost for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401k plan with company matching. Flex spending plans, uniform allowances, and an Employee Assistance Program available as well. New, full-time staff will accrue a minimum of 17 days of paid time off per year. Olympia Orthopaedics is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. If offered employment, passage of background screen and pre-employment drug screen is required. Please note nicotine levels are included in testing. Registered Nurse Job Duties: Pre-Operative – Administering care to patients prior to surgery. Administer pre-surgery medication under the guidance of the physician and or physician assistant. Evaluate and access admission documents, identify emergency procedures, and adhere to necessary pre-operation policies and procedures. PACU- Monitors (heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate) Treating symptoms of postoperative nausea and vomiting Managing post-operative pain Treating post-anesthetic shivering Monitoring surgical site(s) for excessive bleeding, discharge, swelling, hematoma, redness, etc. Registered Nurse Job Requirements: IV Therapy experience (starting, discontinuing IVs, and administering medication). Graduate of an accredited State Board of Nursing program. Current Registered Nurse in the State of Washington required. Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. For a complete Registered Nurse job description, please see attached document or visit: https://olyortho.com and select Careers. Questions about this job ad? Contact our Recruiter, Gabrielle, at careers@olyortho. com *It is the policy of OOA to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All applicants for employment are evaluated on the basis of education, training, experience, skill, aptitude, and other work-related factors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Gabrielle Coviello, Recruiting Coordinator, careers@olyortho. com

Requirements

  • Background check
  • PACU experience
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • Preoperative patient preparation
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • Pass drug screening

About the employer

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Olympia Orthopaedic Associates (Oly Ortho) is a full-service musculoskeletal specialty practice headquartered in Olympia, Washington, serving the Southwest Washington community. The practice positions itself as a Center of Excellence for comprehensive orthopaedic care, offering services including virtual urgent care, a…

4.8 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Clear sense of purpose in specialized orthopaedic care
  • Ability to meet personal goals on the job
  • Competitive ARNP compensation range ($100k-$175k for full-time with bonus opportunities)

What reviewers flag

  • Low overall employee satisfaction (2.8/5 on Indeed; wellbeing score 61/100 rated 'Low')
  • Poor management ratings (2.4/5 on Indeed) and low CEO approval (51%)
  • Weak workplace culture (2.6/5) with reported issues around trust in colleagues and sense of belonging
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