RN - Pediatric Pre Op/PACU

Providence

Sacred Heart Medical Center-Spokane

Spokane, Washington

You'll apply your specialized training at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 15

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Pediatric Pre Op/PACU · Hospital RN - Pediatric Pre Op/PACUpediatric patients
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

Certification: PALS (American Heart Association), obtained within 90 days of hireAfter hire · Within 90 days of hire Within 90 days of hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Experience: 1 year acute care experience with similar patients, or completion of the facility's specialty residency 1 year Acute care experience with the patient population similar to department of hire or completion of the specialty residency located at the facility.

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Spokane staff RN rolesSpokane staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $46/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $45/hr, across 81 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $15,000
Bonus: Up to $15,000 hiring bonus Providence is offering up to $15,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for paymentEligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment
Eligibility: Benefits start on your first day this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

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Providence is offering up to $15,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page. Join our team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital.

As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Within 90 days of hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association 1 year Acute care experience with the patient population similar to department of hire or completion of the specialty residency located at the facility. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What's around it?

In Spokane, WA

Spokane, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,215/mo
Household income: $70,064/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Spokane, WA

NeighborhoodsSouth Hill is the iconic in-city pick for families and professionals: tree-lined streets, early-1900s Craftsman and character homes, walkability, parks in every direction, and named schools including Jefferson, Hamlin, and Huntton Elementary feeding Lewis and Clark High School. Indian Trail is the spacious, more affordable suburban alternative; North Spokane is pitched for room to grow and value; Eagle Ridge for new builds and a planned neighborhood feel. Liberty Lake, just east, is luxury living with a small-town vibe; Airway Heights is a growth corridor of new homes and convenience; Mead (its school district) draws people who want space, schools, and community. Just outside the city, Reddit routinely names Cheney, Deer Park, Otis Orchards, Green Acres, and Airway Heights as populated, relatively affordable options. The Spokane River splits denser downtown grids from more spacious north-county layouts, so price tier and daily drive change quickly by side of town.

South Hill is the iconic in-city pick for families and professionals: tree-lined streets, early-1900s Craftsman and character homes, walkability, parks in every direction, and named schools including Jefferson, Hamlin, and Huntton Elementary feeding Lewis and Clark High School. Indian Trail is the spacious, more affordable suburban alternative; North Spokane is pitched for room to grow and value; Eagle Ridge for new builds and a planned neighborhood feel.

Liberty Lake, just east, is luxury living with a small-town vibe; Airway Heights is a growth corridor of new homes and convenience; Mead (its school district) draws people who want space, schools, and community. Just outside the city, Reddit routinely names Cheney, Deer Park, Otis Orchards, Green Acres, and Airway Heights as populated, relatively affordable options.

The Spokane River splits denser downtown grids from more spacious north-county layouts, so price tier and daily drive change quickly by side of town.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: farrgroupnw.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the average commute at about 18.52 minutes, and relocation agents say people arriving from bigger West Coast metros notice short drives and manageable traffic as a daily quality-of-life gain. I-90 is the regional spine; the river creates distinct north/south micro-markets, so crossing town is the main time variable. A 2026 buyer guide tells shoppers to weigh drive times to major medical centers and healthcare infrastructure when choosing a zone. Public transit is discussed as a real topic, but the practical message in relocation content is that a car is the default for getting around. These sources do not name hospital-specific routes, bus lines, or parking realities at campuses.

U.S. News puts the average commute at about 18.52 minutes, and relocation agents say people arriving from bigger West Coast metros notice short drives and manageable traffic as a daily quality-of-life gain. I-90 is the regional spine; the river creates distinct north/south micro-markets, so crossing town is the main time variable.

A 2026 buyer guide tells shoppers to weigh drive times to major medical centers and healthcare infrastructure when choosing a zone. Public transit is discussed as a real topic, but the practical message in relocation content is that a car is the default for getting around.

These sources do not name hospital-specific routes, bus lines, or parking realities at campuses.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: farrgroupnw.com Source 3: halstedhometeam.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsDowntown's 100-acre Riverfront Park is the civic backyard: the 1909 Looff Carrousel, a 650-foot Numerica Skate Ribbon, the Numerica SkyRide over Spokane Falls, and weekend Pavilion light shows. The falls roar loudest with May snowmelt; the Centennial Trail follows the river to the Idaho border. Winter means Mount Spokane about an hour out for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoe trails, Schweitzer farther on with over 29,000 acres of terrain, and Riverside State Park for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is about 45 minutes east; Green Bluff (including 3 Billy Goats Bluff in Colbert) is the nearby orchard/farm outing. South Hill is described as having city parks in every direction, and relocation pitches lean hard on lakes, mountains, rivers, and trails as everyday access rather than a weekend expedition.

Downtown's 100-acre Riverfront Park is the civic backyard: the 1909 Looff Carrousel, a 650-foot Numerica Skate Ribbon, the Numerica SkyRide over Spokane Falls, and weekend Pavilion light shows. The falls roar loudest with May snowmelt; the Centennial Trail follows the river to the Idaho border.

Winter means Mount Spokane about an hour out for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoe trails, Schweitzer farther on with over 29,000 acres of terrain, and Riverside State Park for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is about 45 minutes east; Green Bluff (including 3 Billy Goats Bluff in Colbert) is the nearby orchard/farm outing.

South Hill is described as having city parks in every direction, and relocation pitches lean hard on lakes, mountains, rivers, and trails as everyday access rather than a weekend expedition.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitspokane.com Source 2: travelsofsarahfay.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: youtube.com

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Living in Spokane

Spokane is Washington's inland second city, built around roaring Spokane Falls and 100-acre Riverfront Park from Expo '74—the SkyRide, 1909 Looff Carrousel, and Centennial Trail to Idaho. For a nurse the draw is livability: about 18-minute commutes, more sun than Seattle, and housing that still undercuts the West Coast after prices nearly doubled since the mid-2010s (metro median around $425,000 in spring 2026). Healthcare is one of the professions that keep pace locally. South Hill offers tree-lined Craftsman streets and Lewis and Clark High School; Indian Trail and North Spokane buy space and value; Liberty Lake is luxury small-town; Mead is for schools. Winters mean short days and later snow; summers can bring wildfire smoke; the wrong block can include homelessness or weaker schools. A car is the default. Food has caught up—Sorella, Feast World Kitchen, Wooden City, craft beer—and weekends go to Mount Spokane, Schweitzer, Riverside State Park, or Coeur d'Alene 45 minutes east.

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As of 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: farrgroupnw.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: visitspokane.com Source 5: travelsofsarahfay.com Source 6: youtube.com Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: halstedhometeam.com Source 9: facebook.com Source 10: reddit.com

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