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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, 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 ...

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 ...

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How much do pediatric pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu rn in Manhattan, NY is $2,565.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,015.38 and $3,076.92 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 Manhattan, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,415 per year, or $64.1 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Bronxville, NY • On-site

TNAA TotalMed RN
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Bronxville, New York.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 37 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.
As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
  • Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
  • Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
  • Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.
PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1485688. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 37 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
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About Travel Nurse Across America

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Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA) is a leading healthcare staffing firm headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Their primary focus lies within the healthcare industry, specializing in providing travel nurses for medical facilities across the country. Founded in 1999, TNAA has thrived over the years by maintaining an unwavering dedication to quality service, reliability, and personalized care for both the clients and the teams they contract. Their mission is driven by their commitment to improve the lives of the patients they serve by ensuring they're provided with the most highly skilled, caring, and dedicated healthcare professionals.

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Recruiting and staffing services and health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

North Little Rock, AR, US

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