Perioperative Nurse

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Surgical Nurse
Operating Room Nurse
Pre-Op/Post-Op Nurse
Intraoperative Nurse
Scrub Nurse

Last updated on 09 Jan 2026

Overview

Perioperative Nurses are essential members of surgical teams who care for patients before, during, and after surgery. They prepare the operating room, ensure instruments are sterilized, and assist surgeons during procedures. Post-surgery, they monitor patients for complications and facilitate recovery. These nurses must be quick-thinking and precise. Their skills help reduce surgical risks and improve recovery outcomes.

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Job Description
  1. Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
  2. Assist during operations by handing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
  3. Monitor anesthesia effects and vital signs.
  4. Provide post-operative care and observe for complications.
  5. Educate patients on surgical recovery and aftercare.
  6. Maintain surgical instruments and ensure infection control.
  7. Record operative details and patient responses.
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