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Stability Healthcare

Local Contract PACU RN

Smyrna, TN · On-site

Stability Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a local contract nursing job in Smyrna, Tennessee. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Zack Group

Travel PACU RN

Smyrna, TN · On-site

Zack Group is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Smyrna, Tennessee. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start ...

Surgery Partners

Registered Nurse - RN PACU

Memphis, TN · On-site

Registered Nurse / RN (FT) SHIFT: Monday-Friday. Variable day shift with assigned late days. No ... Looking for a Full Time PACU nurse for a fast-paced outpatient surgery center. GENERAL SUMMARY OF ...

Zack Group

Travel PACU Registered Nurse

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Zack Group is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * ...

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GetMed Staffing, Inc.

Travel PACU RN

Smyrna, TN · On-site

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel GetMed Staffing is ...

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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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PreOp PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

Murfreesboro, TN • On-site

Per diem

Posted 15 days ago

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5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Job description

PRN PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

New Salem Surgery Center - A Multispecialty Surgery Center in Murfreesboro

New Salem Surgery Center, a state-of-the-art multispecialty surgery center in Murfreesboro, is actively seeking a dynamic and compassionate PRN PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. If you are a dedicated nursing professional looking for flexibility with no weekends, holidays, or on-call commitments, we invite you to apply.

Position Overview: As a PRN PreOp/PACU RN at New Salem Surgery Center, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care throughout the perioperative process. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to contribute to our team without the constraints of regular weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct preoperative assessments and prepare patients for surgical procedures.
  • Monitor and assess patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) during recovery.
  • Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure safe and effective patient care.
  • Administer medications, manage pain, and provide postoperative education.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
  • Active RN license in the state
  • BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
  • 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
  • Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
  • Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Benefits:

  • Competitive PRN rate commensurate with experience.
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge multispecialty surgery center.
  • Flexible PRN schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.
  • Positive and collaborative work environment.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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