Job Description
What We Offer:
Surgical Services Float Pool- Enterprise Pre-op & PACU
- Schedule: Day Shift, PRN. Department requires candidate to be available for 1 shift per week as the minimum requirements. Shifts are 8 hours, within a window of 5:30A-5:30P, M-F. Schedules done on a 6 week time tract.
- Department: Pre-Op/PACU
- Location: Candidate will float to both Charlotte and Winston Salem within both inpatient facilities and ambulatory surgery centers, 23 facilities total. This position does not have a set location.
- Requirements: Candidates must have a minimum of two years of both preop and PACU experience, within both inpatient & ASC settings.
What’s In It for You
- Premium PRN float pay
- Ability to work with wide range of team members, gaining clinical exposure and strengthening skill-set
- Supportive, team-focused environment
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact
- Current RN license in NC (or compact state)
- BLS required; ACLS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2 years of Pre-OP and PACU experience
- Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, including medical history, allergies, medications, and baseline vital signs.
- Initiate and maintain intravenous access and administer pre-operative medications as ordered &manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other recovery-related symptoms.
- Prepare patients for surgery by providing education regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
- Monitor airway patency, respiratory status, oxygenation, circulation, neurological status, and pain levels during recovery.
- Perform ongoing post-anesthesia assessments and recognize complications requiring intervention.
- Assess surgical sites, drains, dressings, and drainage for signs of complications.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, responding appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.novanthealth.org/ |
About Company
We are an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more – each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for you and your family. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that’s easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.
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