RN Manager, PACU & Perioperative Services

RN Manager, PACU & Perioperative Services
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Compensation: $45.00 – $70.00/hr (based on experience)

She Recruits is seeking an experienced RN Manager for PACU and Perioperative Services to lead and oversee day-to-day operations of Pre-Admission Testing, Same Day Surgery, PACU, and Endoscopy within a high-quality acute care setting. This leader will be responsible for ensuring exceptional patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and effective operational management across the perioperative continuum.

Position Overview
The PACU Manager is a Registered Nurse with 24-hour responsibility for supervising, coordinating, and directing staff and operations. This role requires a strong clinical foundation in perioperative services, coupled with the ability to lead teams, manage resources, maintain regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement across multiple areas of surgical services.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage daily operations of Pre-Op, PAT, PACU, and Endoscopy, including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and productivity
• Oversee surgical scheduling flow and use of staff, equipment, and supplies
• Monitor and maintain appropriate staffing levels and premium labor usage
• Act as a steward of financial and operational resources, optimizing supply utilization and identifying process improvement opportunities
• Collect, analyze, and report statistical data for perioperative services
• Participate in and support performance improvement and regulatory readiness initiatives
• Promote and uphold patient rights, safety standards, and ethical nursing practice
• Maintain advanced clinical expertise and adapt to evolving technologies and perioperative trends
• Foster effective interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Lead staff competency evaluations, performance reviews, coaching, and development
• Serve as the owner of environment-of-care standards within surgical services

Required Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent perioperative or department-specific experience (required)
• Prior charge nurse or supervisory experience in surgical services (preferred)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN required, MSN preferred
• Current RN license in the state of Virginia
• Current BLS (AHA or Red Cross)