Pre-Op

Pre-Operative Registered Nurse

Shift: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM | Schedule: 4 x 10 days | Contract: 13 weeks | Location: Nashville, TN

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Pre-Operative Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients preparing for surgical and procedural interventions. You'll be responsible for conducting thorough pre-operative assessments, verifying patient readiness, administering IV therapy and medications, educating patients and families, and collaborating with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, efficient progression to the operating room.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments including medical history, allergies, medications, vital signs, and current health status
• Verify surgical procedure, consent forms, patient identification, and surgical site; ensure all required documentation is complete
• Review laboratory results and diagnostic testing; communicate abnormal findings to the appropriate provider
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access; administer IV fluids and medications as ordered
• Complete medication reconciliation and verify adherence to pre-operative instructions
• Prepare patients physically and emotionally for procedures; provide education on recovery, pain management, and post-operative expectations
• Coordinate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR staff, PACU nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition with appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete pre-operative checklists and safety protocols
• Follow infection-prevention, medication-safety, patient-identification, and surgical-safety standards
• Support efficient patient flow and on-time surgical starts in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license
• Current BLS certification; ACLS as required
• Strong IV insertion and venipuncture skills
• Experience with pre-operative surgical patients
• Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume surgical environment

Preferred Experience

• Previous Pre-Op/PACU experience in acute care
• Experience with multiple surgical specialties and ERAS protocols
• Experience working with anesthesia and surgical teams