Registered Nurse (RN), Perioperative

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Benefits package

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s – Spokane is seeking an Operating Room/PACU RN to join the Perioperative team. This role provides care in the OR and PACU Phase I, supporting surgeons and anesthesiologists while upholding AORN standards for asepsis and infection control.

The position emphasizes pediatric perioperative nursing with a focus on teamwork, patient safety, and family-centered care. BSN preferred; WA RN license, BLS and PALS within 3 months of hire are required.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Washington state and BSN preferred or in progress within five years of hire.
• BLS and PALS required within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in pediatric perioperative care is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in OR and PACU for pediatric patients using the nursing process.
• Support surgeons and anesthesiologists during intraoperative care.
• Maintain asepsis and infection control per AORN guidelines.
• Collaborate with family-centered care principles and team members.

Skills

BLS certification

PALS certification

Pediatrics experience

OR/PACU nursing

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred or in process to obtain BSN within five years

WA RN license

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Shriners Children’s – Spokane is seeking an Operating Room/PACU RN to join the Perioperative team. This position provides care in both the OR and PACU Phase I of a patients’ surgical experience. The RN will function within the team by providing professional nursing care to patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised during and/or immediately after surgical or other invasive procedures. Provides support to Surgeon and the Anesthesiologist as needed during the intraoperative process. Utilizes clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and the nursing process to provide care to patients in the operating room and/or PACU. Uses the principles and guidelines of the AORN to ensure asepsis and infection control. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.

Key Responsibilities

• *No Weekends, No Nights, Minimal call*
• Provides nursing care to our pediatric patients in all of the perioperative areas, including the Operating Room, and Phase I Recovery Room.
• Performs professional nursing services for patients with a variety of needs utilizing the nursing process and within the scope, ethics and standards of practice of the American Nurses Association.
• Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Children’s.
• Perform(s) assessments, interventions, circulating, IV starts, airway management, aseptic technique, technical equipment handling and troubleshooting, and various other high acuity skills designed to keep the patients safe before, during, and immediately after surgery.
• Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues.
• Assesses comprehensive data including but not limited to physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis or issues as defined by the patient’s condition.
• Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that prescribes strategies which address health promotion and restoration, health maintenance, or health related problems or issues and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Involves patient, family and healthcare team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care and identifies expected outcomes based on nursing assessment and diagnosis.
• Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community.

Required Qualifications

• BSN preferred or signed BSN education agreement to actively be in process to receive BSN within five years from the initial date of hire.
• RN license in WA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required with 3 months of hire.
• PALS required with 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procedural and/or Acute care experience Pediatrics, orthopedic experience AORN Certification.

The pay range for this position is $41.04-$70.35/hourly Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non‑clinical positions to education and research opportunities.

We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more.

No matter where you’re located, you’ll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Benefits

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!