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Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Part-Time - Orthopedic Surgery Center of Palm Beach — SCA Health | Nursing Mastery

RNPACUPreOpPerioperative CareOrthopedic Surgery

Last seen active Jul 14, 2026

What this might mean for you

SCA Health runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $73k–$81k a year.

About this role

Overview: At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion

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Our values aren't empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. Accountabilities / Responsibilities: We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) PreOp PACU. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA. Assess patient's preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient's cardiovascular system, respiratory system and airway management needs, neurological system, hemodynamic stability, pain and comfort needs, and mental status. Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors. Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes. Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions. Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score [i.e., PARSAP], Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System [PADSS], White) score accurately as defined by organizational policy. Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care. Implement the plan of care including the following interventions: Preparing for and managing patient recovery from anesthesia – general. Preparing for and mana

Skills for this role

Preoperative patient assessmentPostoperative patient assessmentCardiovascular system assessmentRespiratory system and airway managementNeurological system assessmentHemodynamic stability assessmentPain and comfort needs assessmentMental status assessmentNoninvasive and invasive monitor interpretationAnesthesia recovery management (general)Perianesthesia plan of care developmentAldrete Score application

Requirements

RN License
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
PALS Certification
1 year experience
PACU experience

Benefits

Dental insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance

About the employer

SCA Health

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SCA Health, formerly known as Surgical Care Affiliates, is a specialty care organization headquartered in Deerfield, IL with a significant presence in Boynton Beach, FL. As part of Optum (a UnitedHealth Group company), SCA Health operates a network of more…

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Living in Boynton Beach, FL

Boynton Beach sits along Florida's Atlantic coast between West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, offering RNs a relaxed waterfront lifestyle with year-round sunshine and sandy beaches. The city blends suburban comfort with coastal charm, making it appealing for healthcare professionals seeking warm-weather living near major South Florida medical centers.

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$35–$39/hr

Posted pay · approx. $73k–$81k/yr