Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Ohio is seeking a Pediatric Registered Nurse for our PACU / Same Day Surgery department. This full-time role offers 10-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with no weekends or holidays, and the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving children’s lives.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN or be in progress, possess an Ohio RN license, have 1 year of PACU or ICU experience, and hold BLS and PALS certifications (or obtain within one year).

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

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.

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Company Overview

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 (7:00 am - 5:30 pm) and no weekends or holidays.

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

• Two (2) years of Acute Care Nursing experience
• Pediatric experience

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