PreOp PACU RN

Overview

Job  Date posted 01/20/2026

Mountain Empire Surgery Center is hiring a FT Registered Nurse for our Pre Op PACU Department. Welcome to Mountain Empire Surgery Center, where advanced technology and compassionate care come together to provide exceptional outpatient surgical services!

• Patient-Focused Excellence:
  We are committed to offering a high-quality, service-oriented environment where patient care is our priority. Join a team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients every day.
• Accredited Quality:
  Our facility is accredited by The Joint Commission, reflecting our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and excellence in all aspects of care.
• Physician Ownership:
  Be part of a center where physicians have an ownership or investment interest, fostering collaboration and a shared commitment to success. A list of physician owners or investors is available upon request.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: 4 operating rooms with advanced technology to support precise and efficient care.
• Diverse Specialties:
  Specializes in ENT, Orthopedics, Same Day Joint Replacement, Same Day Spine Surgery, ROSA Knee System.
• Innovative Care:
  Embraces the latest surgical advancements, such as the ROSA Knee System, to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care.

• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, including reviewing medical history, allergies, medications, and vital signs.
• Educate patients and their families about the surgical process, expectations, and post-operative care.
• Ensure patients are properly prepared for surgery, including verifying informed consent.
• Administer preoperative medications and start IV lines as needed.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient readiness for surgery.
• Care for patients recovering from surgery, including monitoring vital signs and assessing the patient's condition.
• Administer medications and interventions as prescribed to manage pain and discomfort.
• Ensure a smooth transition from the operating room to the PACU.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain detailed records.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to facilitate patient discharge or transfer to the next level of care.

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• BSN preferred
• BLS required
• Active RN license in TN
• Previous experience in preoperative and/or PACU nursing is required
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, anesthesia, and postoperative care
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to make informed clinical decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Longevity in past roles

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.