Pediatric PACU Nurse: Post-Op Recovery & Critical Care

Children's National Hospital; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Fairfax, VA is seeking a registered nurse for post-anesthesia/postoperative care in the operating room. You will evaluate airway, monitor cardiopulmonary function, and provide timely pain management after surgery.

Required: BSN, 2 years PACU or critical care experience, and state RN license with CPR and PALS. This role emphasizes safety, rapid assessment, and collaboration across the care team.

Qualifications

• BSN from an approved school of nursing.
• 2 years PACU or similar critical care experience required.
• Active RN license in District of Columbia (Required); CPR and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage airway postoperatively and monitor cardiopulmonary function.
• Perform IPPV and manage post-anesthesia airway changes.
• Treat postoperative pain and monitor for emergence delirium.
• Manage regional analgesia techniques and monitor for opioid-related adverse events.

Skills

Airway management

Anesthetic agents knowledge

Assessment & emergency handling

Education

BSN

2 years PACU experience

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Fairfax, VA is seeking a registered nurse for post-anesthesia/postoperative care in the operating room. You will evaluate airway, monitor cardiopulmonary function, and provide timely pain management after surgery.

Required: BSN, 2 years PACU or critical care experience, and state RN license with CPR and PALS. This role emphasizes safety, rapid assessment, and collaboration across the care team.