Posted Jul 14, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 18, 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–$104k a year.
About this role
Registered Nurse PreOp position at SCA Health's Cardiac Cath Lab of Dallas. Responsibilities include assessing patient preoperative status, interpreting noninvasive and invasive monitors, developing individualized perianesthesia plan of care, administering medications, providing pain management, performing interventions to maintain wound integrity and normothermia, protecting patient from infection, providing patient education, participating in quality improvement projects, and maintaining required competencies.
Skills for this role
preoperative patient assessmentinterpreting noninvasive and invasive monitorsdeveloping individualized perianesthesia plan of caremedication administrationpain managementmaintaining wound integritymaintaining normothermiainfection preventionpatient educationquality improvement projects
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
One year of ICU, ED, PACU, and/or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred.
Current state licensure to practice within good standings.
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.
Specialty certification in Perioperative or perianesthesia Nursing is preferred.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance
About the employer
SCA Health
Ambulatory
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…
5.0 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Part of Optum/UnitedHealth Group providing large-network resources and stability
+Service-oriented culture with community service and philanthropic activities
+Employees report a clear sense of purpose in their work
What reviewers flag
−Low management rating of 2.3/5 on Indeed, indicating concerns about leadership quality
−Job security and advancement rated poorly at 2.4/5 on Indeed
−Culture rated below average at 2.6/5 with concerns about trust in colleagues and sense of belonging
Benefits: SCA Health references a 'Benefits to Support the Total YOU' program on their Indeed company page, and as part of Optum/UnitedHealth Group, employees likely have access to enterprise-level health, retirement, and wellness benefits. However, specific benefit details were not provided in the available research sources.
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