Job Description
Registered Nurse - Pre-Op / PACU Location: Abrazo Arrowhead Campus - Glendale, AZ Schedule: Full-time, 12-hr shifts | Call/holiday rotation as needed About the role Provide professional, compassionate nursing care across Pre-Op, PACU, and recovery units for surgical/procedural patients. You'll coordinate with anesthesia, surgeons, and perioperative teammates to deliver safe, efficient care that meets ASPAN standards-while supporting our culture of teamwork, quality, and patient experience. What you'll do * Complete thorough pre-operative assessments (physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety/risk) and optimize patients for surgery, including medication reconciliation, consent verification, and patient/family education. * Prepare patients for anesthesia (IV starts, labs/diagnostics as needed, surgical site and NPO verification). * Provide PACU care: airway management, hemodynamic/respiratory monitoring, pain and PONV management, Aldrete scoring, and safe progression to discharge or inpatient transfer. * Collaborate and communicate with anesthesia, surgeons, and perioperative staff to individualize plans of care and meet patient goals. * Serve as charge RN on occasion; precept/mentor as assigned; float within Pre-Op/PACU areas as needed. Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: * Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match * Generous paid time off * Career development and continuing education opportunities * Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts * Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program * Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team! Qualifications Required * Current RN license in the State of Arizona (or compact). * BLS (AHA) . * ACLS (AHA) * PALS (AHA) * 1+ year recent experience in Pre-Op, PACU, ICU, ED, or Telemetry/Step-Down * Competence in IV insertion, EKG recognition, and post-anesthesia recovery. * Strong airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient-education skills. Nice to have * Experience coordinating fast-paced, same-day surgical throughput. * Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-first environment. " "" #LI-TW2 By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Get It to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs. See SonicJobs Terms & Conditions at
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