Registered Nurse Pre-op PACU

Registered Nurse Pre-op PACU - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS
009562

• Posted :
  February 27, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $43.85 USD to $65.77 USD

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Plymouth, MN 55441, USA

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in Pre-Op, PACU, Phase ll and procedure room of the Surgery Center.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

• Assesses holistic needs of the patient from pre-op phone call through the patient discharge and provides written documentation and communicates findings to appropriate person.
• Responsible for reviewing pre-admission screening and H&P (History and Physical) for admission within the guidelines of medical selection criteria.
• Assesses patient needs, supplies and equipment required for admission and recovery
• Responsible for completing post-operative phone calls and providing patient triage as appropriate.
• Provides support, comfort, education and status updates to patient and/or family members
• Develops and provides individualized care based on nursing assessment in accordance with the pre and post operative plan of care. Reassess and revise as needed.
• Labels and administers medications as ordered and applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
• Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment and maintain competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to discharge.
• Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, blocks, conscience sedation.)
• Follows proper channel of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition and concerns.
• Complete, accurate, legible and timely documentation of all patient care as indicated per policy.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the perioperative experience.
• Functions within the limits of the MN Nurse Practice Act, State and Federal Laws, the ASC, Pre-op/PACU Department policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Current licensure as a RN in the State of MN or WI multi-state required.
• One year of nursing experience in PACU or other critical care nursing experience in the last 5 years preferred.
• Current member American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses preferred.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required or completed upon hire.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more clickhere .
  • Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
  • All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.

  • The pay range displayed reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and…