Registered Nurse - PACU

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

Registered Nurse – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Pay Rate: $55–$60/hour

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN

Location:

Dayton, OH

Alliance Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU to provide high-quality care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions.

The ideal candidate will have strong acute pediatric nursing experience
, excellent clinical assessment skills, and experience working with Epic EMR in an acute-care hospital setting.

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, respiratory status, neurological status, pain level, and overall condition.
• Closely monitor patients for post-anesthesia complications and changes in clinical status.
• Assess and maintain airway and respiratory function during the recovery period.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other post-anesthesia symptoms.
• Monitor surgical sites, dressings, drains, and other post-operative conditions.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document patient care accurately in Epic EMR
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• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to physicians, anesthesiologists, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatric specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.
• Ensure patients meet established recovery criteria before transfer or discharge.
• Maintain patient safety and follow infection-control, medication-safety, and hospital policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and rapidly changing patient conditions.

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
• Minimum 3 years of recent acute pediatric nursing experience
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• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience
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• Recent PACU, perioperative, pediatric critical care, PICU, or other relevant acute pediatric experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification
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• PALS certification preferred/required based on facility requirements
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• Strong pediatric assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond quickly to changes in pediatric patient condition.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care hospital environment.

• Pediatric PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care
• Pediatric acute-care nursing
• PICU / Pediatric Critical Care
• Pediatric perioperative or surgical nursing
• Pre-op / Post-op nursing
• Pediatric emergency or procedural care
• Airway management and post-anesthesia recovery
• Post-operative pain and nausea management
• Experience caring for pediatric patients following surgical procedures

$55–$60 per hour

Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and facility requirements.

• Competitive pay of $55–$60/hour
• Opportunities with healthcare facilities seeking experienced pediatric nurses
• Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process
• Professional onboarding assistance
• Opportunities for qualified RNs seeking flexible or long-term assignments

Qualified candidates will be contacted for a brief phone interview to discuss their:

• Pediatric nursing experience
• PACU/perioperative experience
• Epic experience
• Nursing credentials and certifications
• Availability and preferred schedule