PACU RN II - Perioperative Care Leader

Children's National Medical Center; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center in Rockville, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to provide high‑level post‑anesthesia care. The role emphasizes critical thinking, precise assessment, and timely patient advocacy within a collaborative team.

The RN will complete extensive hospital and nursing orientation, maintain licensure, and support safety standards while delivering compassionate care to pediatric and family units in a dynamic surgical center.

Qualifications

• BSN from an approved school (preferred).
• 2 years PACU RN experience required.
• Registered Nurse licensed in DC/MD/VA dependent upon location of practice (Required). CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Magnet redesignation with proactive updates to professional profile and council involvement.
• Demonstrate critical thinking during patient care.
• Communicate plans of care and advocate for patient needs.
• Independently escalate issues using the chain of command.
• Demonstrate proper handoff processes.
• Maintain collegial relations with ancillary staff and support management decisions.
• Demonstrate empathy and focus on patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Clinical nursing

Education

BSN

Job description

Children's National Medical Center in Rockville, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to provide high‑level post‑anesthesia care. The role emphasizes critical thinking, precise assessment, and timely patient advocacy within a collaborative team.

The RN will complete extensive hospital and nursing orientation, maintain licensure, and support safety standards while delivering compassionate care to pediatric and family units in a dynamic surgical center.