Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) Plastic Surgery Center

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Location: Near Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Saturdays required; opportunity for additional days and on-call shifts

Position Overview:
We are a high-volume plastic surgery center seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join our perioperative team. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, while working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, RNFAs, surgical technologists, and fellow nursing staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse interested in both surgical care and potential future growth into aesthetic medicine, including injectables and laser-based treatments.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provides comprehensive perioperative and recovery care for patients undergoing cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes
- Prepares the operating room and equipment for procedures including rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, abdominoplasty, and fat transfer (BBL)
- Functions as a circulating nurse, maintaining a sterile environment, coordinating with the surgical team, and advocating for patient safety
- Performs IV insertion with a high level of proficiency, ensuring reliable access for sedation and fluid management
- Demonstrates competency in urinary catheter insertion and perioperative patient preparation
- Monitors patients in the recovery phase, including vital signs, airway status, pain control, and discharge readiness
- Educates patients pre- and post-operatively on procedure expectations, recovery timelines, and home care instructions
- Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary team members to ensure efficient surgical workflow in a fast-paced environment
- Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to all regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards

Qualifications:
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
- Strong IV placement skills required
- Experience with urinary catheter insertion required
- Spanish-speaking ability is a plus

Ideal Candidate:
- Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced surgical environment
- Detail-oriented with strong clinical judgment and procedural skills
- Team-oriented with excellent communication and patient care skills
- Interested in long-term growth within plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine

Join a dynamic and collaborative team where clinical excellence and aesthetic innovation intersect.