Pediatric PACU Nurse - Critical Care & Rapid Response

10100 Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in the United States is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. The RN will provide comprehensive patient care after anesthesia, focusing on airway management, monitoring, and rapid response to post-operative changes.

Emphasis on evidence-based practice and teamwork with the surgical and recovery teams. The role requires DC RN licensure, CPR and PALS certification, and preferred BSN.

Qualifications

• BSN from an approved school of nursing (preferred).
• Active Registered Nurse license in DC (Required).
• CPR, PALS (Required); CPAN (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care, monitor airway, breathing, circulation, and pain management.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and manage postoperative complications.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff; ensure safe handoffs and continuity of care.

Skills

Airway management

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in the United States is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. The RN will provide comprehensive patient care after anesthesia, focusing on airway management, monitoring, and rapid response to post-operative changes.

Emphasis on evidence-based practice and teamwork with the surgical and recovery teams. The role requires DC RN licensure, CPR and PALS certification, and preferred BSN.