Job Description

Job Description

Join One of America’s Top Health Systems!

ChristianaCare has been ranked No. 5 in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings — earning an A grade overall and an A for price transparency . We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to excellence, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help us continue to lead the way in patient care.

Would you like to be part of an organization that strives to be the best — for our patients, our community, and our team?

Now Hiring: Pre-op/PACU Nurse Ambulatory Surgery Center

Location: Havertown, PA (Delaware County)
Schedule: Per Diem | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM - Shift flexibility available on the front or back end depending on early, middle, or late shift needs.

As a Pre-op/PACU Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to surgical patients — from pre-operative preparation to post-anesthesia recovery. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your clinical expertise and attention to detail make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Instructs patients and families appropriately.

• Provides discharge instructions to patients/families, including medications, medical devices and follow up care needs.

• Maintains emergency equipment and supplies which are located in the nursing department.

• Evaluates patient status through ongoing assessment, and reports significant symptoms, reactions, or changes of status to the appropriate person.

• Communicate appropriate information to peers, ancillary staff, and physicians.

• Ability to appropriately use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

• Assess patients prior to surgery.

• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order.

• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure.

• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure.

• Assess patients’ post-operative condition, administer medication as ordered, and complete appropriate documentation.

• Monitor vital signs.

• Log all findings in patient files.

• Answer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable.

• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician.

• Perform intervention duties in case of post-operative emergencies.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Current RN license in good standing

• Minimum 1 year of PACU or ICU experience

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why ChristianaCare?

• Nationally ranked and locally respected

• Supportive, mission-driven culture

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Commitment to innovation and transparency

• A team that values your voice and your impact

Ready to make a difference in a top-tier health system?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s redefining excellence in patient care.

$50.00

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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