Pediatric PACU Nurse — Advanced Airway & Postop Care

10100 Children's Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Life, AD&D, long-term disability

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a registered nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will provide comprehensive post‑operative care, manage airway and pain, and collaborate with the health care team to support safe, efficient recovery.

Minimum BSN from an approved program; 2 years PACU or related critical care experience. Must demonstrate airway management skills, knowledge of anesthetic agents, strong organizational abilities, and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• BSN graduated from an approved school of nursing.
• 2 years PACU experience required or related critical care.
• Strong airway management and knowledge of anesthetic agents.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patient's airway postoperatively, including emergent situations.
• Perform manual intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV).
• Monitor cardiopulmonary function, airway patency, and oxygen saturation.
• Provide prompt pain management post-operatively with appropriate intervention.
• Assist with epidural/local anesthetic and opioid administration as needed.

Skills

Airway management

Anesthetic agents knowledge

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a registered nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will provide comprehensive post‑operative care, manage airway and pain, and collaborate with the health care team to support safe, efficient recovery.

Minimum BSN from an approved program; 2 years PACU or related critical care experience. Must demonstrate airway management skills, knowledge of anesthetic agents, strong organizational abilities, and critical thinking.