Job Title: Pediatric PACU RN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Pediatric PACU
Duration: 13 months
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required
License: Active Registered Nurse license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Must-Have: Pediatric PACU experience required
Description:
This position will float between units as needed.
On-call is not required.
Weekends are not required.
Block schedules are not required.
The expected patient ratio is 1:1.
Pediatric PACU experience and PALS certification are required for this position.
Candidates must have a vehicle for this assignment.
This position involves caring for pediatric patients in pre-operative and post-anesthetic care.
The unit specializes in a variety of surgical procedures including orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, urology, plastics, dental, oral maxillofacial, endoscopy, and ophthalmology.
Majority of procedures are outpatient, but inpatient care may also be necessary.
Additional interdisciplinary support is available in areas such as respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy.
Candidates should have experience with various sedation techniques and patient management protocols.
Refusal to float between sister facilities may result in termination of the assignment.
All specific scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the hiring process.
Inflexibility beyond the contracted schedule may lead to contract termination.
References covering 1 year of experience within the past 3 years are required.