Registered Nurse - PreOp PACU

Valleywise Health; Peoria, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Peoria, AZ is seeking an Advanced Clinical Nurse to impact patient outcomes, mentor peers, and lead care innovation.

You will practice at the top of your license in a diverse, fast-paced environment, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to build seamless care plans and elevate nursing standards.

The role requires a BSN or higher, at least 1 year of acute care RN experience, AZ RN license, and BLS with ACLS/PALS within 90 days where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing.
• Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience.
• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license or equivalent.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS may be required within 90 days depending on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert, age-specific nursing care from assessment to medication administration.
• Act as patient advocate and educator for patients and families.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor ancillary staff and promote a collaborative team culture.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to advance nursing standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Cultural competence

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your nursing career? As an Advanced Clinical Nurse at Valleywise Health, you will do more than just manage charts—you will drive patient outcomes, mentor peers, and lead care innovation. You will practice at the top of your license in a diverse, fast-paced environment where your voice matters and your leadership transforms lives.

Your Impact

• Expert Clinician: Deliver top-tier, age-specific care from assessment to medication administration.
• Patient Champion: Act as a dedicated advocate and educator for patients and their families.
• Care Coordinator: Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to build seamless care plans.
• Team Leader: Mentor ancillary staff and foster a collaborative, positive team culture.
• Quality Innovator: Spearhead quality improvement initiatives to advance nursing standards.

What You Bring

• Clinical Excellence: Strong critical thinking skills to identify and solve complex nursing problems.
• Adaptability: Readiness to support your team, including potential standby or on-call flexibility.
• Cultural Competence: A passion for delivering meaningful, cost-effective care to a diverse community.
• Professional Drive: A desire to grow through leadership opportunities and continuous learning.

Who We Are

At Valleywise Health, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare for all. We support our nurses with the resources, policies, and collaborative environment needed to thrive both personally and professionally.

Hourly Pay Rate: $35.52 - $52.39

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing.

Experience:

• Must have at least one (1) year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or if completed the New Grad RN program at Valleywise Health then must have at least one (1) year of Valleywise Health experience as a RN and be in good standing.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice:
  • PreOp/PACU (Peoria): Must obtain ACLS and PALS within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer. Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. You must complete the fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of your hire date. Must present an actual card within ninety (90) days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card. Must obtain ACLS and PALS within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g. formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.