Surgery Nurse

Job Summary

As our surgical services nurse at Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing care when they are at their most vulnerable. Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, ensure equipment is ready, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation.

You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery. To be successful in this role you must maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.

• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Minimum:

• One (1) year surgery experience preferred
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, critical care (surgical) background, pediatric experience helpful

Education:

ADN, Diploma, BSN or Foreign Equivalent

Licensure:

• Current AZ State RN License in good standing
• Current American Heart Association BLS card
• Current American Heart Association ACLS card (must obtain within 6 months)

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit‑eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full‑time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part‑time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Chandler is a stable suburban community with an economy anchored by many large financial and high‑tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler offers diverse neighborhoods, expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities. Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community for more than 50 years. The hospital recently added a new five‑story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute‑care bed count to 338.

This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. Common Spirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.