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Pediatric Pacu Rn Job Title: Pediatric Pre/Post/Pacu Rn Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 26 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience:

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A Pediatric PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for children recovering from anesthesia after surgery or procedures. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess for complications, and provide emotional support to both the child and their family. Their responsibilities include collaborating with surgical teams, ensuring a smooth recovery, and preparing patients for discharge or transfer to other units. Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies are essential in this role.

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To excel as a Pediatric PACU RN, you need expertise in pediatric nursing, post-anesthesia care, and patient assessment, supported by an active RN license and typically PALS certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pediatric monitoring equipment, and medication administration systems is crucial. Outstanding communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to ease children and anxious families set exceptional nurses apart. These skills are vital for providing safe, compassionate, and effective care during children’s critical recovery period after surgery.

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One of the main challenges for Pediatric PACU RNs is managing the unique responses children can have coming out of anesthesia, including pain, confusion, and fear. Nurses must be vigilant in monitoring for complications while providing swift, comforting care and clear explanations to both young patients and their families. Building trust and rapport quickly is essential, as is adapting communication techniques for different developmental stages. Support from the PACU team and collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and child life specialists are important for ensuring positive outcomes and reducing stress for everyone involved.
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RN - Peds PACU

RN - Peds PACU

Cynet Health

Portland, OR • On-site

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Pediatric Pacu Rn

Job Title: Pediatric Pre/Post/Pacu Rn

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Duration: 26 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Pediatric Pacu required.

License: Active state nursing license required.

Certifications: Pals, Acs, Bls

Must-Have: Pediatric Pacu experience required. Pediatric pre-op experience preferred. Must have a vehicle for this assignment.

Description: This position is for a Pediatric Pre/Post/Pacu Rn. The role involves caring for pediatric patients in preoperative and postoperative settings. The average patient ratio is 1:1. Candidates should expect to float between units based on skill sets. Weekend shifts are not required. Travelers may be required to float to other units to meet facility needs. The department is a standalone pediatric surgery unit. It treats pediatric patients undergoing various surgical procedures. Patients may come from specialties such as orthopedics, general surgery, ent, urology, plastics, dental, and oral maxillofacial surgery. The majority of surgeries are outpatient, but inpatient care is also provided when necessary. Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, and pharmacy. Previous charge experience is a plus. Candidates should be familiar with the epic charting system. All travelers are expected to adhere to the contract requirements without inflexibility.

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Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier. Vision Our Vision is to be the most trusted and reliable provider for healthcare companies and medical facilities across the United States. Mission Our mission is to serve our healthcare customers with excellence and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

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Recruiting and staffing services

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501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US

Year founded

2015

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