This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to patient safety, comfort, and optimal recovery outcomes. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. Surgical Studios LLC runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
Posted Oct 4 · “Recent Operating Room experience required” from the posting
Unit and setting
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) providing exceptional recovery care for patients emerging from anesthesiaPatients emerging from anesthesia
License
RN license Candidate must have a New Jersey Registered Professional License (RN)New Jersey RN license
Term
Per Diem
Do you qualify?
License
New Jersey RN licenseCandidate must have a New Jersey Registered Professional License (RN)Check your license
Certification
Current BLS and ACLSCurrent BLS and ACLS required (PALS if applicable)
Below most New Jersey PRN postingsNew Jersey PRN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $56/hr, across 553 postings.
Benefits
CEU Allowance
The role and schedule
Day to day
Greets patients and provides customer serviceGreets patients and provide excellent customer services skills
Day to day
Escorts and assists patient to the changing areaEscort and assist patient to the changing area
Day to day
Confirms patient followed preoperative ordersAscertain that the patient has adhered to all preoperative orders
Day to day
Obtains baseline vital signs, SA02, pain assessment, and ECG monitoring if indicatedObtain baseline vital signs, SA02, pain assessment and monitor ECG if indicated
Day to day
Checks medical record accuracy (H&P, allergies, consents, labs)Check medical record for accuracy on: History and Physical, allergies are noted, consents are signed, and lab results are attached to chart
Day to day
Directs patient care and indirect care, record preparation and reviewDirects patient care and indirect patient care, medical record preparations and reviews for completeness
Day to day
Responsible for post-anesthesia ambulatory nursing processResponsible for post anesthesia ambulatory nursing process
Day to day
Establishes, implements, and monitors patient care to Surgical Center standardsEstablishes, implements, and monitors patient care with framework of the standards of the Surgical Center
Day to day
Assesses and responds to psychosocial and spiritual needsAssesses and responds to individual, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient
Day to day
Confirms a responsible adult will accompany patient at discharge after anesthesiaAscertain that the patient will be accompanied by a responsible adult upon discharge if receiving anesthesia
Day to day
Conducts narcotic counts with another RN, if necessaryConducts narcotic counts in the specified manner with another registered nurse, if necessary
Day to day
Maintains inventory of narcotics and controlled drugs for the operating roomMaintains inventory of narcotics and controlled drugs requisitioned by the anesthesiologist for the operating room
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Oversees drug inventory for the Surgical CenterOversees drug inventory responsibilities for the Surgical Center
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Ensures physician orders are performed, including labs, radiology, and EKGImplements and ensures that physician orders are performed including but not limited to labs, radiology, and EKG
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Ensures code carts are equipped, defibrillators ready, and daily checks completedEnsures Code carts are fully equipped, defibrillators are in operational readiness and that daily checks are completed
Day to day
Conducts postoperative follow-up calls and completes documentation on timeConducts patient postoperative follow up calls and completes all documentations within the defined timeframe
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Changes gas cylinders and reports tank replacement or system problemsChanges gas cylinders as necessary to maintain gas system integrity and communicates the need for tank replacement or system problems as they occur
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Monitors gas outlets for shutoff at end of each dayMonitor gas outlets for shutoff at the end of each day
Day to day
Prepares nursing and operative documentation for each patientPrepares nursing and operative documentation for each patient
Day to day
Checks suction outlets and monitors for proper functionCheck all suction outlets and monitors to ensure they are functioning properly
Ensures medication documentation is accurateEnsure medication documentation is accurate
Charting
EMR
Details
In-person work locationWork Location: In person
The workplace
Surgical Studios LLC
Ambulatory
You would step into a PACU RN (Pre-Post) role at Surgical Studios LLC, a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center at 199 Mullica Hill Rd in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. The work is same-day outpatient plastic and reconstructive surgery—breast procedures, rhinoplasty, facelift,…
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a PACU RN (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse), where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional recovery care for patients emerging from anesthesia. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to patient safety, comfort, and optimal recovery outcomes. As a PACU RN, you will utilize your critical thinking and advanced nursing skills to monitor, assess, and support patients during their immediate post-operative period, ensuring smooth transitions from surgery to recovery.
Duties
Greets patients and provide excellent customer services skills
Escort and assist patient to the changing area
Ascertain that the patient has adhered to all preoperative orders
Obtain baseline vital signs, SA02, pain assessment and monitor ECG if indicated
Check medical record for accuracy on: History and Physical, allergies are noted, consents are signed, and lab results are attached to chart
Directs patient care and indirect patient care, medical record preparations and reviews for completeness
Responsible for post anesthesia ambulatory nursing process
Establishes, implements, and monitors patient care with framework of the standards of the Surgical Center
Assesses and responds to individual, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient
Ascertain that the patient will be accompanied by a responsible adult upon discharge if receiving anesthesia
Conducts narcotic counts in the specified manner with another registered nurse, if necessary
Maintains inventory of narcotics and controlled drugs requisitioned by the anesthesiologist for the operating room
Oversees drug inventory responsibilities for the Surgical Center
Implements and ensures that physician orders are performed including but not limited to labs, radiology, and EKG
Ensures Code carts are fully equipped, defibrillators are in operational readiness and that daily checks are completed
Conducts patient postoperative follow up calls and completes all documentations within the defined timeframe
Changes gas cylinders as necessary to maintain gas system integrity and communicates the need for tank replacement or system problems as they occur
Monitor gas outlets for shutoff at the end of each day
Prepares nursing and operative documentation for each patient
Check all suction outlets and monitors to ensure they are functioning properly
Administer ordered preoperative medications
Ensure medication documentation is accurate
Escort patient to operating room as needed
Initiate patient teaching and discharge planning
Maintain par level of supplies and medications, check for expiration dates on monthly basis, conduct narcotic counts in specified manner with another RN as requested
Routing cleaning after each patient
Check all suction equipment monitors, etc., to ensure they are all functioning properly
Ensure stretchers and chairs are in locked position
Ensure all equipment is clean
Charge defibrillator/AED per manufacturer's instructions and ensure that it is in working order with all connections tightly secured and proper accessories available and on the cart
Maintains knowledge of asepsis, infection control and universal/standard precautions
Reduces changes of nosocomial infection by directing attention to infection preventing and control and environmental safety practices
Conducts patient postoperative follow up calls and completes all documentations within the defined timeframe
Perform daily/monthly code cart checks, per protocol as assigned
Requirements
● Candidate must have a New Jersey Registered Professional License (RN)
● Preferred CNOR from AORN; evidence of continuing education
● Current BLS and ACLS required (PALS if applicable)
● Recent Operating Room experience required
● Computer and keyboard proficiency
● Knowledge of medical terminology
● Excellent verbal and communication skills
● Detail oriented
● Excellent time management skills
● Ambulatory Surgical Center background experience preferred
● Multi-tasker
● Candidate should be familiar with EMR
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Work Location: In person
Neighborhoods+Buyers including young families priced out of Moorestown and Cherry Hill tend toward Harrison Township’s low-density residential neighborhoods around Mullica Hill, with large lots, new construction, and the historic Main Street village core; the broader township offers scenic suburban living while remaining a roughly half-hour drive from Philadelphia.
Buyers including young families priced out of Moorestown and Cherry Hill tend toward Harrison Township’s low-density residential neighborhoods around Mullica Hill, with large lots, new construction, and the historic Main Street village core; the broader township offers scenic suburban living while remaining a roughly half-hour drive from Philadelphia.
Getting around+Most residents drive; typical trips are about 30 minutes to Philadelphia Center City (guides also cite ~35–40 min via I-295), ~20 minutes toward Delaware via 295/Route 55, with limited NJ Transit bus service—public transit is sparse so longer-than-average car commutes and vehicle dependence for daily needs are the norm.
Most residents drive; typical trips are about 30 minutes to Philadelphia Center City (guides also cite ~35–40 min via I-295), ~20 minutes toward Delaware via 295/Route 55, with limited NJ Transit bus service—public transit is sparse so longer-than-average car commutes and vehicle dependence for daily needs are the norm.
