Registered Nurse, PCU

Advantra Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Spokane, WA seeks a qualified RN for a PRN PACU assignment serving pediatric post-anesthesia patients. You will monitor recovery, ensure safety, and support families through discharge planning.

The role requires a Washington RN license, current BLS, and pediatric PACU experience. Per-diem shifts offer flexible scheduling at a pediatric specialty hospital.

Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license (unrestricted).
• Current BLS certification required.
• 1–2 years PACU, perioperative, or acute pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, family-centered care in pediatric setting.
• Flexibility to work PRN shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive postoperative nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, oxygenation, and level of consciousness during recovery.
• Assess patients for postoperative complications and intervene as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient recovery.
• Educate parents and caregivers regarding postoperative care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.
• Follow pediatric patient safety standards, infection control protocols, and facility policies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical-thinking

Patient-care

Compassionate care

Job description

Job description:

Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN PACU (Pediatrics)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN PACU (Pediatrics)
Location: Shriners Children’s, Spokane, WA
Facility Type: Pediatric Specialty Hospital
Job Type: PRN (As Needed)
Pay Rate: Up to $48.00 per hour
Schedule: As Needed / Per-Diem

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a PRN assignment in the Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Shriners Children’s in Spokane, Washington. The selected candidate will provide specialized postoperative nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal recovery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive postoperative nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, oxygenation, and level of consciousness during recovery.
• Assess patients for postoperative complications and promptly intervene as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient recovery.
• Educate parents and caregivers regarding postoperative care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.
• Follow pediatric patient safety standards, infection control protocols, and facility policies.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Washington.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Relevant PACU, perioperative, or acute pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, family-centered care in a pediatric healthcare setting.
• Flexibility to work PRN shifts based on facility needs.

Compensation

Pay Rate: Up to $49.00 per hour

This is a PRN opportunity offering flexible scheduling at Shriners Children’s in Spokane, WA, for qualified registered nurses with the required Washington RN license and BLS certification.

At a glance

• Way to work: Per diem
• Discipline: Nursing
• Specialty: PACU
• Shift: Days
• Start: Immediate start
• Duration: 1 day(s)
• Openings: 2
• Job code: JPC - 99

Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years
• Skills: RN PACU