Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem

2 months ago
Reno, NevadaPer Diem / PRNOrthopedic Surgery
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Reno Orthopedic Center as a Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem in United States. Reno Orthopedic Center wants you to join the team as a Pre-OP/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem! We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated team member to provide patient care by keeping them informed of the procedures, medications and what to expect in surgery at our Main location - 555 N.

Key Responsibilities

  • If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply.
  • Certifications/Education: Active Nevada Nursing License (RN); Basic Life Support (BLS certification); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS certification).
  • Experience: One year of nursing experience.

Requirements

  • Mandy Metcalf, ROC Team Member This position is not eligible for

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Reno Orthopedic Center as a Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem.

Key Skills

Patient CareCommunicationRisk ManagementEmergency ProceduresDocumentationTeam CollaborationContinuing EducationNursing SkillsCritical ThinkingCompassionPatient AdvocacySurgical ProceduresMonitoringAssessmentTrainingEducation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem at Reno Orthopedic Center a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Reno Orthopedic Center is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Reno, Nevada.

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Communication, Risk Management, Emergency Procedures, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Continuing Education, Nursing Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse will provide exceptional patient care throughout the surgical journey, collaborating with healthcare professionals to assess health and communicate procedures. They will also monitor patients, document care, and respond to emergencies as needed.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Reno Orthopedic Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Reno, Nevada
0-2
4.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

2mo ago

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