Description

Join Our Team: PACU RN (Per Diem / As Needed Fill-in)

Town Center Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) – Troy, MI

Elevate Your Nursing Career: PACU RN at Town Center ASC

Are you a detail-oriented Registered Nurse looking to provide elite, specialty-focused care? Town Center Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is seeking a Per Diem RN to provide as-needed fill-in help at our state-of-the-art facility.

This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced PACU nurse who thrives in an environment requiring clinical precision and compassionate communication within a modern, streamlined Troy location.

The Town Center ASC Advantage

• Anticipated Hours: This is a Per Diem role providing approximately 12–15 hours per week of as-needed fill-in support.
• No On-Call Requirements: This is not an on-call position; you will be contacted for specific coverage during standard business hours.
• Daytime Schedule: All as-needed shifts occur Monday through Friday. No nights, no weekends, and no holidays.
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in our modern, high-volume center located at 130 Town Center, Suite 130, Troy, Michigan 48084.
• Specialty Focus: Become a vital part of a specialized surgical team that values clinical excellence and nurse autonomy.

Your Impact in PACU & Pre-Op

As a fill-in member of our perioperative team, you will deliver exceptional care during the most critical phases of the patient’s stay:

• Clinical Coordination: Support Pre-op and PACU workflows, ensuring a safe environment that meets the highest post-anesthesia standards of care.
• Advanced Patient Assessment: Monitor and maintain patient status across all systems (Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neurological, etc.) to ensure a safe recovery.
• Patient Advocacy & Education: Provide knowledgeable instructions and training to patients and their families, ensuring they feel confident and cared for.
• Infection Prevention: Perform vital interventions to protect patients from surgical site infections and maintain baseline physiological balances.
• Detailed Documentation: Maintain accurate reports of nursing interventions and observations within our EMR system.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
• Licensure: Valid Michigan RN License.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Experience: 2 years of pre-operative or post-anesthesia experience is preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional verbal communication, a high degree of attention to detail, and a commitment to HIPAA and safety protocols.

Ready to Support Our Team?

Help us pave the way for our patients' health. Apply today and join a team where your expertise and organizational skills are celebrated.

Apply Today! Please submit your resume and let us know your general availability for as-needed fill-in coverage.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The ASC Registered Nurse – PACU is an essential member of the health care team who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating the care of patients in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN consistently delivers high-quality patient care during the pre- and post-operative phase of the patient’s stay in the surgery center.  

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans and organizes the daily activities of the Pre-operative and PACU areas in accordance with instructions of the clinical director, physicians and the center’s administrative procedures.
• Responsible for the provision of a safe environment by following the post anesthesia standards of care.
• Communicates the patient’s current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care.
• Performs interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.
• Performs interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection.
• Assesses and provides appropriate and knowledgeable instructions/training/education to patients and family members throughout the perioperative process.
• Reports and documents all pertinent observations and nursing interventions.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• RN license and certification as required by state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS required.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years' pre-operative/post-anesthesia experience preferred.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%