Registered Nurse RN Pre Op PACU

bannerhealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the PreOp PACU/Perianesthesia unit. You will assess, plan, implement and document nursing care in line with organizational standards and professional practice.

Requirements include an active RN license and BLS. BSN is preferred; perioperative or PACU experience is desirable. The role offers 4x10-hour shifts with varied start times and on-call rotation including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in perioperative or PACU settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, and discharge needs.
• Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care per policy and standards.
• Coordinate and supervise care with health care team and family.
• Document care and patient responses accurately in the chart.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in quality initiatives.
• Communicate patient status and plans to the care team clearly.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Perianesthesia

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona

Department Name: Perianesthesia-Hosp

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Nursing

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As a Registered Nurse RN, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our PreOp PACU department! Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – apply today.

Shift Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts, varied start times ranging from 6am-10pm
• On Call: Yes, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotation.
• Rewards: Flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and 18% night shift differential when applicable.

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 according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Experience: Preferred experience in the clinical area for which the RN is applying. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.

Vehicle & Driver’s License: In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage must be active and maintained.

Fingerprint and Criminal History: Employees working in behavioral health clinical settings must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Similar requirements apply for certain Banner staffing behavioral health roles.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

DATE APPROVED: 02/24/2026

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