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Professional Staff Nurse, PreOp / PACU- South Surgery Center

  • Bethel ParkPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedFebruary 23, 2026

Pay$38.25–$45.04 / hr

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Professional Staff Nurse (RN) – PreOp / PACU

Surgery Center | Monday–Friday | No Weekends | No Holidays | No Call

Looking for work-life balance without sacrificing meaningful patient care?

Join our Surgery Center team as a Professional Staff Nurse – PreOp/PACU, where you’ll deliver high-quality, relationship-based care in a collaborative, fast-paced procedural environment — all while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule.

This is a Monday–Friday position with no call, no weekends, and no holidays.


About the Role

As a Professional Staff Nurse in our Surgery Center, you will provide expert nursing care to patients throughout their surgical journey — from pre-operative preparation to post-anesthesia recovery.

You’ll practice with autonomy, accountability, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration while creating a safe, compassionate, and efficient patient experience.

Schedule Details

  • Monday–Friday

  • No weekends

  • No holidays

  • No call

  • Staggered shifts based on assignment:

    • PreOp start time: 5:30 AM

    • PACU start times: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, or 9:00 AM

    • PACU nurses remain later to recover patients

This structure supports team collaboration while maintaining excellent patient flow and recovery care.


What You’ll Do

Deliver Exceptional Surgical Care

  • Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring safety, readiness, and education

  • Provide skilled monitoring and recovery care in PACU

  • Apply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care model

  • Develop individualized, holistic care plans in partnership with patients and families

  • Demonstrate strong clinical judgment in assessing clinical, safety, psychological, and discharge needs

  • Ensure thorough documentation that promotes seamless communication

Lead & Collaborate

  • Serve as a highly engaged partner on the interdisciplinary surgical team

  • Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and colleagues

  • Support students, new nurses, and peers — serving as a preceptor when applicable

  • Contribute to shared governance and unit-based goals

Drive Quality & Professional Growth

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives

  • Incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical decision-making

  • Take accountability for ongoing professional development

  • Adapt confidently in a dynamic procedural environment

Qualifications

  • BSN preferred

  • 0–2 years of RN experience (Surgical, PreOp, PACU, or acute care experience preferred)

  • Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills

  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced procedural setting

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan


Licensure & Certifications

  • Current RN license (state of practice or multistate compact license)

  • BLS/CPR (AHA-compliant) within 30 days of hire

  • National certification (ST Health-approved) preferred

  • Required clearances: Act 33, Act 34, Act 73 FBI

  • ACLS, BLS, PALS


Why Join Our Surgery Center?

✔ Predictable weekday schedule
✔ No holidays, weekends, or call
✔ Supportive, collaborative team environment
✔ Opportunity to practice autonomously
✔ Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care

Here, nursing is more than a job — it’s leadership, partnership, and purpose in action.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Pay range

$38.25–$45.04 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Alex Morgan

Senior Nurse Recruiter · 8 yrs at Pepper

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# Professional Staff Nurse, PreOp / PACU- South Surgery Center

- Location: Bethel Park, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $38.25–$45.04 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-23T17:00:17.98Z

## Description

#### Professional Staff Nurse (RN) – PreOp / PACU

**Surgery Center | Monday–Friday | No Weekends | No Holidays | No Call**
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Maya S., Director of Nursing

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.

Maya S.Director of Nursing — started as a new-grad RN

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I self-schedule?

Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.

About this roleDo you pay for certifications?

Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.

About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?

Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.

About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?

Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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