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Registered Nurse - Pre-op (Peds)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Start Date: 04-13-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Per diem, 4-hour shifts; exact start/end times and days vary based on facility scheduling (day shifts typical). Orientation required and schedule details provided during onboarding.
Candidate Pay Rate: $54 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare pediatric patients for surgery with compassion and attention to detail
- Perform focused pre-operative assessments and document findings clearly
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient flow
- Provide family-centered education and reassurance before procedures
- Assist with medication administration and IV starts per facility policy
- Complete thorough, timely charting in the electronic medical record
- Participate in orientation and ongoing training to maintain clinical excellence
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) — active licensure required
- Experience or familiarity with pediatric nursing and pre-op processes preferred
- Comfortable working in a perioperative/pre-operative setting
- Strong communication skills for working with children and families
- Willingness to complete facility orientation and training
Knowledge & Skills
- Pediatric assessment and age-appropriate communication
- Familiarity with pre-op protocols and perioperative safety
- Basic IV skills and medication administration knowledge
- Accurate electronic documentation and charting
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Calm, compassionate approach to patient and family care
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling to fit your life — pick shifts that work for you
- Orientation provided so you hit the floor confident and prepared
- Work with a renowned pediatric program at Shriners, supporting meaningful care
- Supportive, child-focused team that values your skills and growth
- Opportunities for professional development and hands-on pediatric experience
- Licensure assistance and administrative support during onboarding
- A chance to make a real difference in children’s surgical journeys
- Friendly staffing environment with teamwork at its core
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Pre-op (Peds)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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