Registered Nurse RN Pediatric Operating Room

bannerhealth; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

On-call pay eligibility

Shift differentials (night 18%, on‑d|)

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN. The role focuses on perioperative nursing across diverse surgical services for both adult and pediatric patients.

The position is full-time, day shift (4/10s) with on-call requirements and applicable shift differentials. Banner Health emphasizes high-quality care in a large, high-volume center with advanced robotic technologies.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona.
• Experience in perioperative or operating room nursing preferred.
• Peds OR experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care per standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Operating Room

Pediatrics

Tools

da Vinci Surgical System

NICO

MAKO Robot

Stealth brain surgery technology

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

Now offering a $20,000 sign-on for experienced Operating Room RNs

Watch this short video to learn what it is like working in Perioperative Services at Banner Desert Medical Center .

Banner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work Certification, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation.

Banner Desert Medical Center/Banner Children's at Desert has 28 Operating Rooms, which includes 3 trauma rooms, 6 pediatric rooms, 1 cysto suite, 1 hybrid suite, 5 robotic rooms, and 3 CV rooms. In 2025, BDMC/BCD performed just under 22,000 surgeries. Our technologies include a full fleet of da Vinci dV5 robots, NICO, Mako robot, and Stealth guided brain surgery. Banner Desert Medical Center is recognized by US News as High Performing Hospital in Procedure/Condition Category.

With the variety of specialties and surgical procedures, high patient safety score, available work shifts, level 1 trauma designation for adult and pediatric patients, stroke center, and CORE orthopedics this is an ideal facility for those interested in a fast paced environment and room for growth.

As a Registered Nurse RN, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department!

Peds OR RNs are encouraged to apply!

SHIFT DETAILS

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 4/10s | 40 hrs
• Shift: Days, 0640 start time
• Schedule: Days will be determined once orientation is completed.
• On Call: Yes, weekday, weekend and holiday rotations required.
• Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and under the Job Type filter, select New Nurse Experience.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker's Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.

If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments accordi