Innovative Registered Nurse Post Op/PACU 1.0 FTE - Boise

St. Luke's Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plans

On-site massages

On-site counseling via EAP

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho, seeks a PACU RN for a 1.0 FTE night shift in a busy 31-bed unit that recovers patients after general anesthesia from multiple OR suites.

The role offers a rotating schedule: 7 nights on, 7 nights off (holidays included) with 26 weeks off per year. Requirements include ADN/BSN, active RN license, 1 year PACU RN experience, and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• RN experience: 1 year required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Nursing degree (ADN or BSN) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PACU nursing care for patients recovering from general anesthesia.
• Collaborate with perioperative team to monitor vitals and patient status.
• Maintain safety and documentation in the PACU setting.

Skills

RN experience

BLS certified

Education

Nursing degree ADN/BSN

Job description

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

What you can expect:

We are a busy, fast paced 31 bed PACU that recoveries patients that have had general anesthesia from the main OR, CVOR, EP lab, cath lab, endoscopy, medical imaging, and interventional radiology. 30% of our patient population is children (infants to adolescents), while the rest is adults. Generally, we staff one nurse to two patients based on acuity and age and are considered a critical care unit.

Position FTE: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)

Members of the innovative night call team have a 1.0 FTE and are scheduled or on-call for 7 nights and then have 7 nights off (including holidays), and are paid 80 hours a pay period. This schedule rotates every pay period. Team members have 26 weeks off each year.

Job Description Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Degree (ADN or BSN)
• Experience:1 year's RN experience is required. PACU RN experience within St. Luke's or former St. Luke's PACU experience would also be considered for this innovative role.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice
• BLS required- Preferred ACLS and PALS
  

Requirements

Work where you make a difference!

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

What you can expect:

We are a busy, fast paced 31 bed PACU that recoveries patients that have had general anesthesia from the main OR, CVOR, EP lab, cath lab, endoscopy, medical imaging, and interventional radiology. 30% of our patient population is children (infants to adolescents), while the rest is adults. Generally, we staff one nurse to two patients based on acuity and age and are considered a critical care unit.

Position FTE: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)

Members of the innovative night call team have a 1.0 FTE and are scheduled or on-call for 7 nights and then have 7 nights off (including holidays), and are paid 80 hours a pay period. This schedule rotates every pay period. Team members have 26 weeks off each year.

Job Description Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Degree (ADN or BSN)
• Experience:1 year's RN experience is required. PACU RN experience within St. Luke's or former St. Luke's PACU experience would also be considered for this innovative role.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice
• BLS required- Preferred ACLS and PALS
  

What's in it for you:

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.