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Job ID: 900893
Job Title
Pre-Op RN II – Short Stay
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA | Outpatient Surgery
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Start times vary (5:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM) | 6-week schedules provided in advance | No call required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pre- and post-operative/procedure care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across a variety of health care needs and disease processes
- Recognize and respond to symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies
- Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage patient care during life-threatening emergencies across all populations served
- Review medical history, physical examinations, nursing care plans, and all available assessment data; identify and report abnormal diagnostic findings to the appropriate provider
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in post-operative phase two recovery care, including lead placement and monitoring recommendations based on patient presentation
- Provide pre- and post-procedure patient education and discharge instruction in a fast-paced environment
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS)
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Pre-Op or Perioperative nursing (OR experience does not qualify)
- Completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class with a passing score
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in pre- and post-operative diagnostic cath lab settings
- Minimum of 6 months of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last 2 years
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic outpatient surgical environment with predictable scheduling — 6-week schedules are provided in advance with no on-call requirements
- Located in a desirable coastal community offering an active lifestyle, comfortable weather, and easy access to beaches and local attractions