OR and PACU Registered Nurse

Job Description

Full-Time Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Four-Day Workweek

We are a growing, physician-led plastic and cosmetic surgery practice seeking an experienced OR & PACU Registered Nurse to join our surgical team.

This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek and guaranteed 32–40 hours per week, designed for an experienced surgical nurse who wants to provide exceptional patient care in a specialized, elective surgical environment.

Schedule & Benefits

Four 10-hour shifts

Guaranteed 32–40 hours per week

Employer-paid health benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Beauty allowance

Paid holidays

Paid birthday off

What You'll Do

As our OR/PACU RN, you'll be involved throughout the surgical experience—from preparing patients and the operating room through postoperative recovery and discharge.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare the operating room for scheduled plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures.

Complete preoperative assessments and verify consents, labs, medications, documentation, and surgical readiness.

Serve as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures.

Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with infection-prevention and patient-safety protocols.

Complete surgical counts, documentation, specimen handling, and required OR processes.

Work closely with the surgeon, anesthesia provider, surgical technicians, and clinical team.

Receive and assess patients immediately following surgery in PACU.

Monitor airway, respiratory and cardiovascular status, pain, nausea, surgical sites, drains, and recovery from anesthesia.

Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.

Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or postoperative complications.

Provide patients and caregivers with clear postoperative instructions.

Assess discharge readiness and complete required documentation.

Assist with crash cart checks, emergency equipment, medication inspections, and surgical-suite readiness.

Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.

Maintain an exceptionally organized, efficient, and patient-focused surgical environment.

When not in the OR or PACU, will help in our clinic by seeing post-op patients, administering injections, and performing pre-op duties.

Qualifications

Required:

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license

Current BLS or ACLS certification

Previous OR, PACU, perioperative, or ambulatory surgery experience

Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

Confidence caring for patients recovering from anesthesia

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive in a surgical environment

Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Preferred:

Plastic or cosmetic surgery experience

Ambulatory surgery center experience

Previous circulating experience

PACU or critical-care experience

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Who Will Thrive Here

We're looking for a nurse who is clinically strong, detail-oriented, proactive, and genuinely invested in providing an exceptional patient experience.

We work as a close-knit surgical team, and every person plays an important role in the patient's experience. We want someone who notices what needs to be done and does it—not someone who waits to be asked.

You should be comfortable transitioning between OR and PACU responsibilities, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, maintaining exacting safety standards, and providing attentive one-on-one care during recovery.

Our patients have chosen elective surgery and placed an enormous amount of trust in our team. We take that responsibility seriously while creating a warm, positive, and highly personalized experience.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We believe exceptional patient care starts with taking care of the people who provide it.

Our full-time team members enjoy a four-day workweek with guaranteed 32–40 hours per week, giving you the stability of full-time employment while maintaining an additional day away from work each week.

After your 90-day trial, you'll also receive employer-paid health benefits, PTO, a 401(k), paid holidays, a paid birthday off, and a beauty allowance to enjoy treatments and services within our practice.

If you're an experienced OR/PACU nurse looking to step away from the traditional hospital environment and join a specialized surgical team where your skills, judgment, and contribution matter, we'd love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts

Hours: Guaranteed 32–40 hours per week

Benefits: Employer-paid health benefits, PTO, 401(k), beauty allowance, paid holidays, and paid birthday off

Full-time