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Granville Health System

Peri Anesthesia Nurse

Oxford, NC · On-site

$32.75/hr

... (PACU). Position Highlights: * Starting Rate: $32.75 + per hour (commensurate with experience ... pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. • Follows age specific standards in ...

Surgery Partners

FT PACU Registered Nurse

Durham, NC · On-site

... PACU. Job Duties: * Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to ... Current licensure in the State of North Carolina or compact multi-state RN license required * Basic ...

Surgery Partners

FT PACU Registered Nurse

Durham, NC · On-site

... PACU. Job Duties: * Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to ... Current licensure in the State of North Carolina or compact multi-state RN license required * Basic ...

Surgery Partners

FT PACU Registered Nurse

Durham, NC · On-site

... PACU. Job Duties: * Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to ... Current licensure in the State of North Carolina or compact multi-state RN license required * Basic ...

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How much do pediatric pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu rn in Raleigh, NC is $2,259.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,775.00 and $2,711.54 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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-Duke Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) PACU-Duke Regional Hospital

Duke Clinical Research Institute

Durham, NC • On-site

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Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.


About Duke Regional HospitalPursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Clinical Nurse II - PACU

Duke University Health System- Duke Regional Hospital - PACU seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II (Registered Nurse) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

ICU, PACU or ED experience highly preferred.

Work Hours & Shifts:

THREE, 12-hr shifts; Monday-Friday: On-call requirements discussed during interview

Job Summary:

As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in guided by DUHS Professional Practice model participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

  • Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is preferred; at least one year previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a CN2 role.
  • Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.

All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

  • Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required.
  • BLS (or higher) certification required.
  • Professional specialty certification (preferred).

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


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