Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Pain Management Surgery Center

**Job Overview** We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate **Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN)** to join our outpatient interventional pain management team in Torrance, California. This position is ideal for an RN seeking a consistent, predictable weekly schedule in a professional, physician-led ambulatory surgery center. Our facility specializes in minimally invasive interventional pain management procedures, including epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablations. Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia and typically take approximately 5–7 minutes, allowing for efficient patient flow and generally brief postoperative recovery. We offer a well-organized, supportive clinical environment focused on patient safety, quality care, and teamwork. **Key Responsibilities** * Perform preoperative patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, allergies, and medication reconciliation. * Prepare patients for outpatient interventional pain management procedures. * Provide nursing support during procedures, including patient monitoring and assistance to the physician and clinical team as assigned. * Monitor patients during postoperative recovery and assess readiness for discharge according to established clinical protocols. * Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or procedural complications. * Administer medications and establish IV access when indicated and authorized. * Provide postoperative instructions and patient education. * Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation in the electronic medical record. * Follow infection prevention, aseptic technique, patient safety, and HIPAA protocols. * Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to maintain efficient patient flow and a safe surgical environment. **Qualifications** **Required:** * Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license. * Current BLS certification. * Strong patient assessment and clinical monitoring skills. * Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork abilities. * Dependable and available to work Wednesdays from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM. **Preferred:** * Prior nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center, operating room, PACU, or outpatient procedural setting. * Experience with interventional pain management procedures, including epidural injections, nerve blocks, or radiofrequency ablation. * Current ACLS certification. * Familiarity with preoperative preparation, procedural monitoring, and postoperative discharge protocols. * Experience with electronic medical records and clinical documentation. **Why Join Our Team?** * **Predictable Weekly Schedule:** Wednesdays, 6:30 AM–1:00 PM. * **Short Outpatient Procedures:** Most cases take approximately 5–7 minutes. * **Local Anesthesia:** Procedures are primarily performed under local anesthesia without routine general anesthesia. * **Efficient Patient Recovery:** Patients generally require brief postoperative monitoring before discharge. * **Work-Life Balance:** No routine overnight shifts or weekend coverage. * **Supportive Clinical Team:** Work alongside experienced interventional pain management physicians and healthcare professionals. * **Ideal for Supplemental Income:** A consistent weekly opportunity for experienced nurses seeking additional part-time hours. **Apply Today** If you are an experienced RN seeking a rewarding per diem opportunity in a professional outpatient surgical environment, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming a qualified nursing professional to our team. Pay: $58.00 - $66.00 per hour Expected hours: 5.0 – 8.0 per week Work Location: In person