Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Pay Rate: $55–$60/hour
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN
Location: Dayton, OH
Position Overview
Alliance Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU to provide high-quality care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions.
The ideal candidate will have strong acute pediatric nursing experience, excellent clinical assessment skills, and experience working with Epic EMR in an acute-care hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, respiratory status, neurological status, pain level, and overall condition.
- Closely monitor patients for post-anesthesia complications and changes in clinical status.
- Assess and maintain airway and respiratory function during the recovery period.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Manage post-operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other post-anesthesia symptoms.
- Monitor surgical sites, dressings, drains, and other post-operative conditions.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document patient care accurately in Epic EMR.
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to physicians, anesthesiologists, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatric specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.
- Ensure patients meet established recovery criteria before transfer or discharge.
- Maintain patient safety and follow infection-control, medication-safety, and hospital policies.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations and rapidly changing patient conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Minimum 3 years of recent acute pediatric nursing experience.
- Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience.
- Recent PACU, perioperative, pediatric critical care, PICU, or other relevant acute pediatric experience preferred.
- Current BLS certification.
- PALS certification preferred/required based on facility requirements.
- Strong pediatric assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to recognize and respond quickly to changes in pediatric patient condition.
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care hospital environment.
Preferred Experience
- Pediatric PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care
- Pediatric acute-care nursing
- PICU / Pediatric Critical Care
- Pediatric perioperative or surgical nursing
- Pre-op / Post-op nursing
- Pediatric emergency or procedural care
- Airway management and post-anesthesia recovery
- Post-operative pain and nausea management
- Experience caring for pediatric patients following surgical procedures
Compensation
$55–$60 per hour
Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and facility requirements.
Why Join Alliance Staffing Solutions?
- Competitive pay of $55–$60/hour
- Opportunities with healthcare facilities seeking experienced pediatric nurses
- Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process
- Professional onboarding assistance
- Opportunities for qualified RNs seeking flexible or long-term assignments
Application Process
Qualified candidates will be contacted for a brief phone interview to discuss their:
- Pediatric nursing experience
- PACU/perioperative experience
- Epic experience
- Nursing credentials and certifications
- Availability and preferred schedule