Registered Nurse (Pre/Post-op) Per Diem

Role summary

Registered Nurse (Pre/Post-op) Per Diem is a role at ANDREW HALL MD PLLC in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-11. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Registered Nurse (Pre/Post-op) Per Diem

Company

ANDREW HALL MD PLLC

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-11

Job description

Fort Apache Surgery Center is seeking a bilingual, Spanish speaking part-time per diem RN for our outpatient facility. General Surgery, Pre/Post-op experience is preferred - Orthopedics is a PLUS.

PACU (post anesthesia care unit)/ Pre-op (pre-admission holding); Preferred two (2) year experience in IV competency and nursing in a hospital or outpatient surgery center.

The Per Diem Nurse – Surgery Center provides professional nursing care and clinical support on an as-needed basis within the ambulatory surgery center setting. This role supports safe and efficient surgical operations by assisting with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-anesthesia care processes as assigned. The Per Diem Nurse must be highly adaptable, clinically skilled, and able to integrate quickly into a fast-paced procedural environment while maintaining exceptional patient care and safety standards.

Hours

Tuesday - Friday (Depending on Physician schedule) from 6:30 am - 3:30 pm - position would be 10 to 12 hours week

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Prepare patients for surgical or procedural services including intake, assessments, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and chart review.

Verify patient identity, procedure details, consent forms, allergies, and readiness for surgery.

Provide pre-operative education and answer patient questions within scope.

Ensure timely patient preparation to support on-time case starts.

Assist physicians, anesthesia providers, and surgical staff during procedures as assigned and within scope of licensure.

Maintain sterile technique awareness and support infection prevention practices.

Monitor patient status and communicate changes promptly to the surgical team.

Assist with room turnover and readiness between cases.

Monitor patients during recovery, including vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall condition.

Administer medications and treatments as ordered.

Identify and escalate complications or abnormal findings immediately.

Provide discharge education and instructions to patients and caregivers.

Ensure patients meet discharge criteria prior to release.

Adhere to all nursing standards, infection control protocols, HIPAA requirements, OSHA guidelines, and surgery center policies.

Support medication safety, narcotic counts, documentation accuracy, and patient privacy standards.

Participate in time-outs, safety checks, and accreditation readiness practices.

Report incidents, variances, or safety concerns promptly.

Work assigned shifts based on surgical volume, staffing needs, vacations, or call-offs.

Adapt quickly to varying specialties, providers, case loads, and daily schedules.

Maintain readiness to work efficiently with limited orientation in familiar environments.

Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, scrub techs, Medical Assistants, front office staff, and leadership.

Communicate patient updates, delays, room readiness, and care concerns clearly and promptly.

Support a calm, efficient, patient-focused surgical environment

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this role.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.

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