PRE-OP/PACU Charge Nurse

Pre-Op/PACU Charge Nurse

Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona | Full-Time | Monday–Friday

About the Opportunity

TEEMA is partnering with a growing ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in the Phoenix metropolitan area seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU Charge Nurse.

This position combines hands-on perioperative nursing with clinical leadership and operational responsibility. The ideal candidate is an experienced RN who enjoys patient care, leading a team, and improving clinical processes. It's an opportunity to take on greater responsibility and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative and post-anesthesia nursing care, including patient assessments, preparation, recovery monitoring, and discharge education.

• Perform circulating nurse responsibilities when assigned and qualified.

• Supervise and coordinate clinical staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

• Oversee daily surgical readiness, staffing coordination, equipment, supplies, and inventory.

• Assist with developing and improving clinical policies, procedures, and operational workflows.

• Support regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and survey readiness.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical leadership to maintain high standards of patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.

• Active, unrestricted Arizona RN license or valid multistate compact privilege.

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Minimum two years of recent RN experience in an ASC, OR, PACU, critical care, emergency care, procedural nursing, or comparable setting.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Hands-on Pre-Op/PACU nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

• Previous Charge Nurse, clinical supervisory, or perioperative team leadership experience.

• Familiarity with ASC operations, regulatory compliance, and clinical process improvement.

• Experience developing or implementing clinical policies and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Benefits available.

Schedule & Location

• Full-time, onsite position in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

• Monday–Friday schedule.

• No weekends or holidays.

Qualified Registered Nurses interested in combining hands-on patient care with clinical leadership and operational responsibility are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com. You are also welcome to call or text me to learn more about this opportunity!