Registered Nurse, Perioperative Services, Surgical Short Stay

Job overview

The Registered Nurse, Perioperative Services, Surgical Short Stay role is an onsite 13-week assignment in Templeton, CA, with pay of $2,327–$2,608 per week. The posting describes variable 12-hour day shifts, three shifts per week, starting at 6:00 AM or 8:00 AM. The role supports pre-op, PACU, and short-stay patient care. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care; supports recovery and discharge planning; educates patients; administers medications; monitors for post-operative complications; and helps the perioperative team, including functioning as a scrub tech if needed.

What you'll do

• Provide pre-op, PACU Phase I/II, and short-stay patient care
• assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care
• assist with recovery, discharge planning, and patient education
• administer medications and monitor for post-op complications
• support the perioperative team and function as scrub tech if needed
• document accurately and follow safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

perioperative services

surgical short stay

templeton ca

pacu

pre-op

12-hour shifts

variable day shifts

3x12s

pacu backup call

weekend call rotation

$2,327–$2,608/week

california rn license

bls acls pals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Variable 12-hour day shifts, three shifts per week; backup/second call for PACU, including one weekend every six weeks and one weeknight per week on a six-week schedule.

About the employer

HiredFirst is hiring for this role. Industry: Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers. Sector: 62.