Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery Post Anesthesia

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Join a compassionate pediatric Same Day Surgery and PACU team dedicated to delivering safe, high‑quality care for children and their families. This role is ideal for nurses seeking meaningful work, strong collaboration, and an exceptional quality of life.

Benefits & Perks:

• Supportive Same Day Surgery and post‑anesthesia environment focused on safe, efficient recoveries
• Collaborative, family‑centered care model with strong interdisciplinary teamwork
• Modern perioperative spaces designed for comfort, safety, and smooth workflows
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth in pediatric care
• Culture that values compassion, teamwork, and work–life balance

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes:

• Nearby walking paths and green spaces perfect for fresh‑air breaks
• Family‑friendly cafés and dining options close to campus
• Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle
• Convenient shopping and everyday services nearby

Build a rewarding post‑anesthesia nursing career while making a meaningful difference for children and families in a welcoming community with an outstanding lifestyle.

About:

• Primary Children's Hospital – Salt Lake campus is a Level I Trauma Center operating 24/7
• Most surgeries are performed Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• The department supports 17 operating rooms, 2 cath labs, and inpatient MRI

Schedule:

• Multiple shift options across Pre‑Op, PACU, and Post‑Op areas
• Shifts may vary and occasionally extend based on patient needs
• Pre‑Op shifts include:
• 5:45 AM – 3:15 PM
• PACU shifts include:
• 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
• Post‑Op shifts include:
• 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Weekend and holiday coverage:
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Typically required 1–2 times per year
• Saturday shifts:
• PACU in‑house from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, followed by call coverage until 7:00 PM
• Call expectations:
• Begins approximately 3 months after orientation
• Day and night weekend call required about 3 times in an 8‑week schedule
• Backup weekday call required approximately every 6–7 months

Orientation:

• Begins in PACU and Post‑Op
• Approximately 8 weeks in duration
• After 4–6 months in recovery, orientation progresses to Pre‑Op

Essential Functions:

• Assess: Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate). Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
• Plan: Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
• Implement: Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluate: Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.
• Professionalism: Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Skills:

• Patient Care Delivery
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Documentations
• Professional Etiquette
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Communication
• Patient Evaluation
• Critical Thinking

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.