Perioperative Float Nurse - Ambulatory Surgical Network

Primary Function:

• The Staff Nurse – Perioperative Float is a licensed RN responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care in all perioperative areas, including the Operating Room (OR), Pre-operative, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role supports patient care across all ASC locations and requires strong clinical competence, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, effective, and compassionate care across the surgical continuum.
• This position provides clinical support across the three Wills Eye Surgical Network locations, located in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, requiring flexibility and frequent travel between sites.

Locations:

Wills Eye Stadium Campus - 3340 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Wills Eye Plymouth Meeting - 625 Ridge Pike, Building B, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Wills Eye Bucks County - 401 North York Road, Warminster, PA 18974

(If licensed in NJ) Wills Eye Cherry Hill - 408 Marlton Pike East, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08034

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Float between ASC locations to meet staffing needs and maintain continuity of care
• Deliver patient-centered care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, and age-specific considerations
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Act as an effective, adaptable team member within multiple perioperative environments

Pre-op/PACU Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor patients pre- and post-operatively, ensuring safe transitions through the surgical experience
• Administer medications, including sedatives and pain management, and monitor for complications
• Recognize and respond to post-operative complications, including arrhythmias and airway compromise
• Provide patient education and post-op instructions to patients and families
• Manage lines, drains, catheters, and monitoring equipment
• Perform discharge assessments and follow-up calls

OR Scrub & Circulating Responsibilities:

• Scrub and circulate in OR cases, maintaining sterile technique and meeting surgeon preferences
• Assist anesthesia providers and monitor patients intra-operatively
• Prepare and manage surgical specimens and documentation
• Respond effectively to emergencies and critical situations using sound clinical judgment
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, and anesthetic agents
• Support the OR schedule and workflow through organized and timely patient care