Preop Nurse – Per Diem

Wulf Talent Hunters
  • Houston, TX
  • Instant Apply
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Practice

This occupational health surgical center focuses on caring for patients recovering from work-related injuries. The practice relies on a flexible, on-demand clinical team to staff surgical cases and recovery care as needs arise, and is building a dependable bench of clinicians who want steady, well-supported per-diem work.

Position Summary

The Preop Nurse prepares patients for surgery - verifying readiness, starting IVs, reviewing charts, and ensuring every patient is safe and informed before entering the OR.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complete patient intake, chart review, and pre-operative assessment.
  • Start IVs and prepare patients per surgical protocol.
  • Verify consents, history, and physician orders are complete and accurate.
  • Provide pre-operative patient education and address questions or concerns.
  • Communicate patient status and readiness to the surgical team.
  • Maintain a calm, efficient preop area under time pressure.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Active state RN license in good standing.
  • Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
  • Strong IV insertion skills; preop or ambulatory surgery experience preferred.
  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, short-notice environment.
Schedule & Logistics
  • Shifts are typically posted the evening before, often for an early-morning (around 7:30 AM) start.
  • Most shifts run up to 8 hours; some are shorter, targeted evening shifts (5:00 PM 9:00 PM), which are especially welcomed.
  • A break is provided before the shift concludes.
  • Shift availability varies by day - clinicians who can flex across the week have the best access to open shifts.
What We Provide
  • All PPE and shift-specific supplies are provided on-site - no need to bring your own equipment.
  • A supportive, experienced surgical and clinical team.
  • Clear shift expectations communicated in advance.
Compensation

Competitive, per-shift pay - rate is confirmed at the time each shift is posted and accepted.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Occupational Healthunmatched
  • Patient Admissionsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Surgical Nursingunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched

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