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Travel Pediatric PACU RN

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an ...

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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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Pediatric PACU Travel Nurse

University Of Virginia Medical Center

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

$1.8K/wk

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Pediatric Pacu Travel Nurse Position

This Pediatric PACU travel nurse position in Charlottesville, Virginia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at University of Virginia Medical Center. This role pays $1,828 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

In this Pediatric PACU travel nursing role, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits.

Travel Nursing Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Pediatric PACU nursing experience
  • Active Virginia RN License

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