TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Peds Med/Surg RN in Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Pediatrics
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years required
License: Active state license required, pending licenses accepted
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Must-Have:
ACLS, BLS, PALS certification required
Experience in a pediatric surgical care setting
Description:
The Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit is a pediatric preoperative and postoperative unit.
This unit provides specialized postoperative care for pediatric patients requiring overnight observation or an extended recovery.
The unit accommodates a 10-bed pediatric preoperative and postoperative setting and has an additional 4-bed Surgical Observation Unit.
This role includes providing comprehensive, family-centered care from preoperative preparation through postoperative recovery.
The nurse will collaborate closely with anesthesia, surgery, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver individualized care.
The nurse is responsible for ongoing assessments, pain management, patient and family education, and discharge planning.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills are essential to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
The team is committed to delivering exceptional care while creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive experience for every patient and family.
Additional skills include but are not limited to end-tidal CO2 monitoring, accessing/managing ports, and performing emergency medication administration.
Nurses will also handle medication reconciliation, pain assessment, and management, as well as performing pre/post-operative procedures.
Requirements also include the ability to interpret and communicate lab values and perform ongoing assessments in a fast-paced environment.