Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU
Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center
LafayetteEntry level1+ yrs
The job in short
Registered nurse, preop PACU.
NursingClinicalInsurance
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-08-28
- Location as listed
- Lafayette, LA, USA
- Role
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC - Lafayette, LA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $32.00 - $37.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nurse, Looking for a nursing role where your skills truly shine—without nights, weekends, or on-call stress? Join our close-knit surgical team as a Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse, where you’ll play a hands-on role in guiding patients through every stage of their surgical journey. In this fast-paced yet supportive outpatient environment, you’ll combine clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care to ensure patients feel informed, safe, and comfortable before and after their procedures—all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
What We Offer
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
No On-Call Requirements
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Supportive leadership and a collaborative clinical environment
What You’ll Do
Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients
Monitor patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia
Obtain and document complete nursing histories and assessments
Closely monitor vital signs and patient status, identifying and reporting any changes
Administer medications safely and accurately
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and care team members
Supervise and support non-licensed clinical staff as needed
Maintain accurate documentation in medical records
Support a teamwork-based environment with opportunities for cross-training
Follow all nursing standards, state regulations, and center policies
What We’re Looking For
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
BLS and ACLS certifications required
1+ years PACU, pre-op, or perioperative experience
PALS and/or CNOR certification a plus
If you’re a dedicated RN who values teamwork, patient-centered care, and a positive work environment, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that truly supports both its patients and its staff.
*This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that may be required.*
:
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Lafayette, Louisiana · Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in the United States · Entry-level jobs in Lafayette, Louisiana