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What is a Pediatric PACU RN?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pediatric PACU RN?

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.

What are the main challenges faced by Pediatric PACU RNs and how can they be addressed?

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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Infographic showing various Pediatric Pacu Rn job openings in Delaware as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Wilmington (Full-time/flex)

Christiana Care Health System

Wilmington, DE • On-site

$41.28 - $66.05/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Details

PACU RN II

Full-time/flex - 72 hours bi-weekly

Predominantly Day/ Evening shift - can be 8s, 9s or 10 hours - no 12-hour shifts at this time. Staggered start times. With on-call responsibility, some weekends and holidays rotation per department guidelines. Wilmington, Delaware

Are you seeking a Registered Nurse II role with an outstanding team and organization? Well, you found it.

Wilmington Hospital PACU team environment is a home away from home. A team that cares about quality and works together in unison and harmony to build a superb outcome. Would you like to be part of this?

The Registered Nurse selected for this position will rotate through the perioperative phases of care that comprise the Prep & Holding/ Phase II, Discharge, and PACU. Responsibilities

The PACU RN is responsible for independent peri-anesthetic management of a diverse multifaceted surgical and procedural population.

Provides comprehensive care for surgical patients who may also have underlying medical and emotional problems.

Observing patients for the effects of anesthesia

Supervising and recording patient vital signs

Performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings

Requirements:
BSN requires; or commitment to obtaining within three years of the date of hire.
Current RN licensure
BLS required.

ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
Required to have at least 2 years of experience in one of the following areas: Perianesthesia Nursing, Critical Care, or HVIS to qualify.

ChristianaCare Benefits

Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, a financial mentor, an on-site gym facility, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

We also provide tuition assistance for degree programs, and for some Nursing programs, we offer to pre-pay. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! We offer two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.

About Christiana Care:

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit guiding health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With our outstanding, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is crafting the future of healthcare

Hourly Pay Range: $41.28 - $66.05 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Aug 24, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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