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Columbus Regional Health

Registered Nurse

Columbus, IN · On-site

$33.34/hr

Our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a 13-bed unit with approximately 6,000 patients annually ... Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification. * Prior surgical, PACU or ICU experience ...

Columbus Regional Health

Registered Nurse

Columbus, IN · On-site

$33.34/hr

Our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a 13-bed unit with approximately 6,000 patients annually ... Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification. * Prior surgical, PACU or ICU experience ...

Columbus Regional Health

Registered Nurse

Columbus, IN · On-site

$33.34/hr

Our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a 13-bed unit with approximately 6,000 patients annually ... Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification. * Prior surgical, PACU or ICU experience ...

THP Healthcare Staffing

RN - PACU

Madison, IN · On-site

Travel RN PACU Shift: 8a-530p, call to include every 10th weekend Required: BLS, ACLS, NIH, 2 years inpatient RN experience, Epic experience City: Madison State: IN Cancellation Policy: 2 shifts per ...

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Indiana Spine Hospital

RN - PACU

Carmel, IN · On-site

Details Client Name Indiana Spine Hospital Job Type Permanent Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty PACU Job ID 37093844 Shift Details Shift 7a-5p Scheduled Hours 40 Job Order Details Start Date ...

King's Daughters Hospital

RN - PACU

Madison, IN · On-site

$2.1K/wk

Details Client Name King's Daughters' Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty PACU Job ID 18453148 Weekly Pay $2186.0 Shift Details Shift 5x 8 Days Scheduled Hours 40 Job ...

Cataract & Laser Institute

RN - PACU

Mishawaka, IN · On-site

$606/wk

Details Client Name Cataract and Laser Institute- Mishawaka Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty PACU Job ID 35849188 Weekly Pay $606.0 Shift Details Shift 7a-5p Scheduled Hours ...

Union Health

RN-POST ANESTHESIA CARE

Terre Haute, IN · On-site

The RN's on our Post Anesthesia Care unit play a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is at Union Health. The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides ...

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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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Registered Nurse (RN) - PPOP PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) - PPOP PACU

Orthoindy

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

OrthoIndy rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

442nd of 1,004 rated hospitals

Job description

Registered Nurse Ppop Pacu

Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital Main, Indianapolis, IN Department: OIH PACU Shift Details: 24 hours per week, two 12 hour weekday shifts from 5:30 am - 6:00 pm with minimal call and rotating days off. We are closed the six major holidays each year! Benefits include pro-rated PTO accrual and eligibility to join our 401K program with generous match!

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we'll have your back—offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI!

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing more invasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip and knee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care, clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties:

The Registered Nurse PPOP PACU provides nursing care and service during the preoperative and postoperative periods, integrating and making nursing judgments pertaining to the patient's condition on a routine and emergency basis. The position oversees the supervision of all non-licensed personnel, while also receiving direction from Physicians.

Essential Duties:

  1. Monitors and assesses patient condition and reports any unusual symptoms, occurrences or discrepancies to manager and appropriate Physicians.
  2. Completes treatments and procedures as ordered and assigned by the Physician, consistent with patient complexity and commensurate with the skill, knowledge, and training of the individual.
  3. Provides care safely, with adequate quality, quantity, and timeliness and according to applicable standards.
  4. Admits patients to all areas within pre and post-operative and post-anesthesia services, and receives and reviews pre post-operative report.
  5. Sets-up, operates and monitors the use of various systems, equipment and instrumentation required for the care of patients.
  6. Reviews and initiates Physician's orders, administers medication, parenteral fluids and treatment as needed.
  7. Provides instruction, information, and counseling to patients and their families as needed. Distributes educational material as appropriate.
  8. Maintains medication and nursing documentation within the patient record.
  9. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development levels of patients served.

Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from a nationally accredited nursing program
  • 2-4 years PACU, ICU and/or ER Registered Nurse experience required; 4-6 years of experience preferred
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required
  • BLS, ACLS certification required; PALS preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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