Pediatric RN, Critical Care PACU

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Ohio is seeking a full-time Pediatric Registered Nurse for our PACU / Same Day Surgery team. You will provide compassionate, family-centered care to postoperative pediatric patients and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement safe plans of care.

Requirements include BSN or active progress, Ohio RN license, 1 year PACU/ICU experience, BLS and PALS or completion within a year.

Qualifications

• BSN degree or in progress.
• Hold Ohio RN license.
• Minimum 1 year experience in PACU or ICU.
• BLS certification required.
• PALS certification or obtain within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily planning via patient rounds.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for the plan of care.
• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients in the recovery room.
• Demonstrate leadership through preceptor role and quality improvement.

Education

BSN degree or in process

Ohio RN License

PACU/ICU experience

BLS certification

PALS certification or within 1 year

Job description

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Shriners Children's Ohio has an opportunity for full-time Pediatric Registered Nurse in our PACU / Same Day Surgery Department. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.

Hours

Our PACU team enjoys a quality work-life balance. This full-time position will work 10-hour shifts and 80 hours bi-weekly.

Key Responsibilities

• In this role, you get the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds.
• You’ll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our patients.
• The PACU Registered Nurse provides nursing care to our pediatric patients within the recovery room, performs assessments and interventions designed to keep the patients safe after surgery.
• The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role and quality improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• BSN degree or in process
• Ohio RN License
• One year experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit or ICU
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or obtained within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!