May 06, 2026

Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery Post Anesthesia

Job Description

locationsIntermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital
time typeFull time
posted onPosted Yesterday
time left to applyEnd Date: May 30, 2026 (24 days left to apply)
job requisition idR170226

Job Description:

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, family‑centered Same Day Surgery team in a modern pediatric hospital designed to support children and their families. This role is ideal for out‑of‑state nurses seeking meaningful perioperative work, strong teamwork, and an outstanding quality of life.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Patient‑focused Same Day Surgery PACU environment emphasizing safety, comfort, and efficiency

  • Collaborative culture with strong interdisciplinary support

  • Modern surgical and recovery spaces built specifically for pediatric care

  • Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth

  • Workplace culture that values compassion, teamwork, and work–life balance

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes

  • Nearby parks and walking trails 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 Same Day Surgery PACU nursing career while making a difference for children and families in a welcoming Utah community with beautiful surroundings and a great lifestyle.

About:

  • Primary Children’s Hospital Salt Lake Campus is a Level 1 trauma center and is open 24/7.

  • Most surgeries are performed Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM.

  • We recover 17 operating rooms, 2 cath labs, and inpatient MRI.

Scheduling:

To adequately staff the department, we have multiple shifts and areas that all staff members work. Some shifts may be extendable if necessary.

Orientation:

  • Orientation begins in PACU and Post‑Op and lasts approximately 8 weeks.

  • After 4–6 months in recovery, orientation for Pre‑Op begins

Pre‑Op Shifts:

  • 5:45 AM – 3:15 PM

PACU Shifts:

  • 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:

  • 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM

  • 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

  • 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

  • 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Call Requirements:

  • Three months after orientation, staff take day and night call on weekends about 3 times in an 8‑week schedule.

  • Backup call during the week occurs approximately every 6–7 months.

Weekends and Holidays:

  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • Required 1–2 times per year

Saturday Shifts:

  • PACU in‑house: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Then on call until 7:00 PM


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.

$34.53 - $52.25

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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