Pre-Operative Nurse/ PACU Nurse in Suffolk, VA
Job Description
Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Suffolk, Virginia
Assignment Dates: December 15, 2025 – March 13, 2026 (13 Weeks)
Schedule: Weekdays, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Occasional 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM starts)
Hours: 40 hours/week (5 shifts per week)
Pay Rate: $55–$61 per hour DOE
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to support a busy surgical service in Suffolk, VA. This role involves pre-operative preparation and Phase I/II post-anesthesia recovery for adult patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures. Nurses in this role must be confident in fast-paced environments, clinically strong, and highly patient-focused.
Specialties Involved
• Podiatry
• Plastics
• Orthopedics: Spine, Joints, General, Arthroscopy
• Eyes: Ophthalmology
• General
Anesthesia Types to Recover
• Phase I: General Anesthesia
• Phase II: Moderate/Conscious Sedation
• MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care)
• Spinal / Regional Anesthesia
Patient Population
• Adults
Requirements
• Active Virginia RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Background Check
• Driver’s License
• Skills Assessment: Pre-Op RN
• Skills Assessment: PACU RN
• Tuberculosis Screening
Additional Details
• Scrubs are provided
• Most shifts begin at 06:00, with occasional 07:30 and 08:00 start times based on daily patient mix
Pay: $55.00 - $61.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Location: Suffolk, Virginia
Assignment Dates: December 15, 2025 – March 13, 2026 (13 Weeks)
Schedule: Weekdays, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Occasional 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM starts)
Hours: 40 hours/week (5 shifts per week)
Pay Rate: $55–$61 per hour DOE
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to support a busy surgical service in Suffolk, VA. This role involves pre-operative preparation and Phase I/II post-anesthesia recovery for adult patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures. Nurses in this role must be confident in fast-paced environments, clinically strong, and highly patient-focused.
Specialties Involved
• Podiatry
• Plastics
• Orthopedics: Spine, Joints, General, Arthroscopy
• Eyes: Ophthalmology
• General
Anesthesia Types to Recover
• Phase I: General Anesthesia
• Phase II: Moderate/Conscious Sedation
• MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care)
• Spinal / Regional Anesthesia
Patient Population
• Adults
Requirements
• Active Virginia RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Background Check
• Driver’s License
• Skills Assessment: Pre-Op RN
• Skills Assessment: PACU RN
• Tuberculosis Screening
Additional Details
• Scrubs are provided
• Most shifts begin at 06:00, with occasional 07:30 and 08:00 start times based on daily patient mix
Pay: $55.00 - $61.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Job Details
Medical Speciality
SurgeryPerioperative Care
Employment Type
PRN
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Intermediate
Shifts
Day shiftMorning shift
Work Setting
PACUHospitalOperating room
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