Pediatric PACU Nurse: Advanced Post-Op Care & Leadership

Children's National Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU with a minimum of 2 years PACU experience or related critical care experience. The role requires a BSN (preferred), strong airway management, and knowledge of anesthetic agents.

CPR, PALS, and DC RN licensure are required. Excellent organizational and teamwork skills are essential to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric perioperative care.

Qualifications

• The licensed RN must be registered to practice in DC.
• Proficiency in airway management and anesthetic agents.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving in patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patient's airway postoperatively.
• Perform manual intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV).
• Monitor cardiopulmonary function, airway patency, and oxygen saturation.
• Provide timely pain management and analgesia adjustments post-surgery.
• Manage epidural/local anesthetic and opioid administration.
• Ensure safety and effective handoffs across shifts.

Skills

Airway management

Anesthetic agents knowledge

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Job description

Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU with a minimum of 2 years PACU experience or related critical care experience. The role requires a BSN (preferred), strong airway management, and knowledge of anesthetic agents.

CPR, PALS, and DC RN licensure are required. Excellent organizational and teamwork skills are essential to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric perioperative care.