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Fusion Medical Staffing

Travel PACU RN

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

Travel PACU RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Norfolk, Virginia Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Norfolk ...

Fusion Medical Staffing

Travel PACU RN

Winchester, VA · On-site

$1.8K - $1.9K/wk

Travel PACU RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Winchester, Virginia Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 26-week travel assignment in ...

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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) PACU Radiology

Inova Health System

Falls Church, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Join our Radiology Nursing Team! This Full-time position (36 hours per week; 4x9hr shifts/day) with potential for on-call and/or rotating weekend days.

This team supports Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and our Schar Heart and Vascular care site at our Center for Personalized Health campus. Supported units include MRI, CT, Cardiac CT, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Imaging and Radiation Oncology.

Duties include

  • Preparation and monitoring of both inpatients and outpatients in all stages of their procedures, including monitored transport from inpatient beds and administration of moderate sedation under the guidance of our radiology specialists after training is complete. Pre-op and recovery of the sedated patient (adults and pediatric).

  • Floating required on low census days (Pediatric PACU, or Tower (adult PACU) if or when needed.

  • Strong PIV placement skills needed

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Radiology PACU RN Qualifications:

  • One year of critical care (ICU or ED) or PACU RN experience is required.
  • Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate's Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
  • RN license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • BLS healthcare provider certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required at hire; ACLS and PALS must be completed in the first 90 days.

Radiology PACU RN Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of critical care (ICU or ED) or PACU RN experience
  • Experience working with adult and pediatric patient population

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