Pays above most Phoenix staff RN rolesPhoenix staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $39/hr, across 43 postings.
The role and schedule
Day to day
Prepare patients for surgical proceduresPrepare patients for surgical procedures.
Day to day
Assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-operative problemsAssessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-operative problems.
Day to day
Starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-operative medications, and providing pre-operative instruction
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Administer prescribed medications and treatmentsAdminister medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Day to day
Collaborate with healthcare team to facilitate discharge planningCollaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate discharge planning.
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Utilize electronic health record systems for documentation and patient care managementUtilize electronic health record systems for documentation and patient care management.
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Record vital signs to determine readiness for dischargeMonitoring vital signs: Recording vital signs, such as breathing, awareness, and pain, to determine when the patient is ready for discharge
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Monitor patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recoveryAssessing levels of consciousness: Monitoring the patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery
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Watch for anesthesia side effects and treat post-operative symptomsWatching for side effects from anesthesia: Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms
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Administer medication and adjust treatment plans based on individual needsAdministering medication as prescribed: Adjusting treatment plans based on individual needs
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Maintain clear and patent airway and address airway obstructionMaintaining a clear and patent airway: Addressing any airway obstruction promptly and effectively
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Provide comfort upon waking from sedation and educate patients and families on post-surgery home careProviding comfort and answering questions when patients wake from sedation: Educating patients and their families regarding post-surgery care at home
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Update medical records and explain findings or procedure resultsUpdating medical records: Explaining any findings or results from the procedure
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Practice aseptic technique to prevent infectionsPractice aseptic technique to prevent infections.
Hours
30.0 - 40.0 per weekExpected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week
Advanced Surgery Center of Arizona is a small business in Phoenix, AZ. We are fun, fast-paced, professional and our goal is to provide comfortable quality surgery to our clients. .
Our work environment includes
Modern office setting
Friendly Staff and Physicians
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated bi-lingual Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing quality patient care and assisting in the development and implementation of patient care plans. We are looking for someone to work 30+ hours per week
Responsibilities
Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
Assessing, identifying, and solving nursing care and pre-operative problems.
The nurse is responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-operative medications and performing pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient's rights and procedures.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate discharge planning.
Utilize electronic health record systems for documentation and patient care management.
Monitoring vital signs: Recording vital signs, such as breathing, awareness, and pain, to determine when the patient is ready for discharge
Assessing levels of consciousness: Monitoring the patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery
Watching for side effects from anesthesia: Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms
Administering medication as prescribed: Adjusting treatment plans based on individual needs
Maintaining a clear and patent airway: Addressing any airway obstruction promptly and effectively
Providing comfort and answering questions when patients wake from sedation: Educating patients and their families regarding post-surgery care at home
Updating medical records: Explaining any findings or results from the procedure
Practice aseptic technique to prevent infections.
Experience
Degree in Nursing (RN) from an accredited program.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Previous experience in Pre-op and PACU.
BLS required, ACLS preffered.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Joining our team as a Registered Nurse offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Pay: $40.10 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Physical Setting
Outpatient
Language
Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate
Phoenix, AZ 85028: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals who want to stay central often look at Uptown and Downtown Phoenix for a quicker dash to core-city jobs, or Downtown versus resort-oriented Scottsdale if they want something more walkable than a typical Valley suburb. North of the core, Desert View (population 70,611) draws active residents toward Sonoran Preserve and Cave Creek, while huge Paradise Valley Village (population 178,245) is packed with shopping and dining, suburban rather than walkable, and generally nicer and safer east of State Route 51—do not confuse it with the separate exclusive town of Paradise Valley. Camelback East feels homier with more to do; more affordable still-safe rungs include Deer Valley, west-side Goodyear, North Gateway (safer than 87% of Phoenix neighborhoods), and North and South Mountain Village.
Nurses and young professionals who want to stay central often look at Uptown and Downtown Phoenix for a quicker dash to core-city jobs, or Downtown versus resort-oriented Scottsdale if they want something more walkable than a typical Valley suburb. North of the core, Desert View (population 70,611) draws active residents toward Sonoran Preserve and Cave Creek, while huge Paradise Valley Village (population 178,245) is packed with shopping and dining, suburban rather than walkable, and generally nicer and safer east of State Route 51—do not confuse it with the separate exclusive town of Paradise Valley.
Camelback East feels homier with more to do; more affordable still-safe rungs include Deer Valley, west-side Goodyear, North Gateway (safer than 87% of Phoenix neighborhoods), and North and South Mountain Village.
Getting around+Phoenix is extremely spread out, so a car is treated as essential; the city is not walkable and public transportation is widely called inadequate. Traffic is one of the first cons people raise when comparing Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Uptown and Downtown are the usual advice if you want to stay central and make a quick dash toward core jobs, while most signature hikes still sit only 20–30 minutes from downtown. West-side suburbs such as Goodyear buy nicer neighborhoods and schools at the cost of a longer daily drive.
Phoenix is extremely spread out, so a car is treated as essential; the city is not walkable and public transportation is widely called inadequate. Traffic is one of the first cons people raise when comparing Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley.
Uptown and Downtown are the usual advice if you want to stay central and make a quick dash toward core jobs, while most signature hikes still sit only 20–30 minutes from downtown. West-side suburbs such as Goodyear buy nicer neighborhoods and schools at the cost of a longer daily drive.
Outdoors+Camelback Mountain’s steep 2.5-mile summit hike is the iconic city-view workout; Papago Park’s Hole-in-the-Rock is the easy sunset; South Mountain Park and Preserve and Dobbins Lookout sit at Ahwatukee’s edge. The Desert Botanical Garden covers 140 acres and 4,000-plus cactus species; saguaros define the skyline, with more at Lost Dutchman State Park. Bike or paddle Tempe Town Lake (including Alberto Ríos’s six-mile granite-tile poem installation), run Sonoran Preserve, ride toward Cave Creek, float the Salt River, golf at Foothills Golf Club, visit Phoenix Zoo, or take a hot-air balloon over the Sonoran Desert. Plan trails for October–April or for dawn and dusk in summer; Sedona and Flagstaff are the standard cooler day trips.
Camelback Mountain’s steep 2.5-mile summit hike is the iconic city-view workout; Papago Park’s Hole-in-the-Rock is the easy sunset; South Mountain Park and Preserve and Dobbins Lookout sit at Ahwatukee’s edge. The Desert Botanical Garden covers 140 acres and 4,000-plus cactus species; saguaros define the skyline, with more at Lost Dutchman State Park.
Bike or paddle Tempe Town Lake (including Alberto Ríos’s six-mile granite-tile poem installation), run Sonoran Preserve, ride toward Cave Creek, float the Salt River, golf at Foothills Golf Club, visit Phoenix Zoo, or take a hot-air balloon over the Sonoran Desert. Plan trails for October–April or for dawn and dusk in summer; Sedona and Flagstaff are the standard cooler day trips.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Phoenix
Phoenix, the Valley of the Sun, is a 1.6-million-person desert metro where Banner Health and Mayo Clinic sit beside saguaro parks 20–30 minutes from downtown. What is distinct is the outdoor calendar: Camelback Mountain’s 2.5-mile climb, Papago Park’s Hole-in-the-Rock, South Mountain’s Dobbins Lookout, Tempe Town Lake, and the 140-acre Desert Botanical Garden become weekend habits. Food is Sonoran—Fry Bread House, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, Barrio Café—with the Heard Museum, Musical Instrument Museum, and Phoenix Art Museum as heat-season refuges. Tradeoffs are blunt. June through September is brutal: hike at dawn, carry extra water, live indoors at midday. The city is not walkable, transit is thin, and a car plus traffic are non-negotiable. Downtown nightlife disappoints some; dust, air quality, and allergies bother others. Housing stretches from Deer Valley and Goodyear to pricier Ahwatukee Foothills and North Gateway; Paradise Valley Village east of SR 51 and Camelback East are the in-town suburban compromises. Mild January days around 68°F and 300-plus sunny days are why people stay.
