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Ardent Health

Registered Nurse / RN PACU

Westwood, NJ · On-site

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Recovery Room (PACU) Registered Nurse in Westwood ... Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red ...

ATC Healthcare

PACU Travel Nurse

Englewood, NJ · On-site

$80/hr

Job Title: RN - PACU Location: Englewood, NJ Unit: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Position: RN Type: Travel Assignment Start Date: 5/20/2025 End Date: 8/19/2025 Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour ...

ATC Healthcare

PACU Travel Nurse

Englewood, NJ · On-site

$80/hr

RN - PACU Location: Englewood, NJ Unit: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Position: RN Type: Travel Assignment Start Date: 5/20/2025 End Date: 8/19/2025 Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights) Pay ...

ATC

PACU Travel Nurse

Englewood, NJ · On-site

$80/hr

Job Title: RN - PACU Location: Englewood, NJ Unit: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Position: RN Type: Travel Assignment Start Date: 5/20/2025 End Date: 8/19/2025 Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour ...

ATC, Inc.

PACU Travel Nurse

Englewood, NJ · On-site

$80/hr

Job Title: RN - PACU Location: Englewood, NJ Unit: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Position: RN Type: Travel Assignment Start Date: 5/20/2025 End Date: 8/19/2025 Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour ...

USPI, INC.

PACU RN

Red Bank, NJ · On-site

$46 - $51/hr

PACU RN Shrewsbury Surgery Center is hiring a full time RN PACU! At Shrewsbury Surgery Center, we provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number ...

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How much do pediatric pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu rn in New Jersey is $2,360.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,853.85 and $2,830.77 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $122,730 per year, or $59 per hour.

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse RN

Genie Healthcare

Hackensack, NJ

$66.77/hr

Contractor

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Travel PACU RN for a great Travel nursing job in Hackensack, NJ.

This PACU Travel nursing job pays for 40 hours a week for 9 weeks. With Wanderly you can compare Travel nurse salary from leading Travel nurse agencies in the United States.

With Wanderly you can chat and apply to any agency with Wanderly’s Universal Application, below are the details of this Travel Nursing Job including the Travel nurse salary:

  • Specialty: PACU RN
  • Travel Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse : Hackensack, NJ
  • Travel Nurse Salary: $2671/Week
  • Start Date: August 31, 2026
  • Travel Nursing Job Assignment Length: 9 weeks
  • Travel Nurse Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours, Rotating

PK: RI-18882324

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