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Powers Health

Registered Nurse- PACU

Munster, IN · On-site

Registered Nurse Job, Day/Evening Shifts with call (10-10p or 11-11p with on-call and weekend and holiday rotation), PACU Powers Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for PACU to work days and evenings ...

Adams Memorial Hospital

RN - Pre/Post/PACU

Decatur, IN · On-site

The RN - Pre/Post/PACU role involves coordinating and delivering comprehensive care to surgical patients throughout preoperative and postoperative stages, including recovery from anesthesia. This ...

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu rn in Indiana is $2,212.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,738.46 and $2,653.85 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pediatric PACU RN job?

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 in the Pediatric Pacu Rn position, and why are they important?

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 Indiana as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, 48% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $115,033 per year, or $55.3 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,276 per week

THP Healthcare Staffing

Madison, IN

$2K/wk

Other

Medical, Vision, Life

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

THP Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 06/29/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Shift: 8a-530p, call to include every 10th weekend
Required: BLS, ACLS, NIH, 2 years inpatient RN experience, Epic experience

THP Healthcare Staffing Job ID #18453148. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PACU,07:00:00-15:00:00

About THP Healthcare Staffing

At THP Staffing, we specialize in connecting healthcare facilities with highly skilled travel nurses and allied health professionals who bring exceptional care and expertise wherever they go.

Our mission is to ensure that every healthcare provider has access to top nursing talent, regardless of location, to deliver superior patient outcomes.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Medical benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Vision benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health savings account

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