Registered Nurse, Pediatric PACU
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, ICU Nurse, Surgical Assistant
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU (Peds)
Location: Chicago IL
Facility: Shriners Children's Chicago
Job Type: PRN / Per Diem
Shift: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pay Rate: $55.00/hour
Job Summary
Our Client is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience for a PRN opportunity in Chicago IL
The RN will provide specialized post-operative care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia, monitor patient status, manage pain, and support safe recovery following surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
Provide post-anesthesia nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Monitor vital signs, respiratory status, level of consciousness, and overall patient condition.
Assess patients for post-operative complications and promptly report changes in condition.
Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and other symptoms according to provider orders.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Maintain airway safety and monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia.
Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals.
Follow infection-control protocols and patient-safety standards.
Provide compassionate, family-centered care and communicate with families as appropriate.
Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Pediatric PACU or post-anesthesia recovery experience required.
Strong patient assessment and clinical judgment skills.
Knowledge of post-operative monitoring, pain management, and airway safety.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a pediatric recovery-care environment
At a glance- Way to work:
Per diem - Discipline:
Nursing - Specialty: PACU
- Shift: Days
- Start:
Starts November 8 - Duration: 1 day(s)
- Openings: 5
- Job code: JPC - 93
- Experience:
1-10 years - Skills:
PACU
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