RN - Peds MS

Cynet Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a skilled RN - Peds MS to join the Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit in Charlottesville. The role offers a 13-week assignment with night shifts, 12-hour hours per shift, and a fast-paced pediatric surgical care environment requiring strong clinical judgment.

The candidate will provide comprehensive family-centered care from preoperative preparation through postoperative recovery, coordinating with anesthesia, surgery, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe discharge

Qualifications

• Active state nursing license required; eligible licenses accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years pediatric nursing experience.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Experience in pediatric surgical care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative pediatric care from preoperative through postoperative recovery.
• Manage pain, monitor patient status, and administer medications.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and ancillary teams.
• Perform post-anesthesia discharge planning and family education.
• Utilize end-tidal CO2 monitoring, port access, and emergency medication administration as needed.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Job description

RN - Peds MS

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Pediatrics

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years required

License: Active state license required, pending licenses accepted

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS

Must-Have:

• ACLS, BLS, PALS certification requiredExperience in a pediatric surgical care setting

Description:The Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit is a pediatric preoperative and postoperative unit.This unit provides specialized postoperative care for pediatric patients requiring overnight observation or an extended recovery.The unit accommodates a 10-bed pediatric preoperative and postoperative setting and has an additional 4-bed Surgical Observation Unit.This role includes providing comprehensive, family-centered care from preoperative preparation through postoperative recovery.The nurse will collaborate closely with anesthesia, surgery, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver individualized care.The nurse is responsible for ongoing assessments, pain management, patient and family education, and discharge planning.Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills are essential to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.The team is committed to delivering exceptional care while creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive experience for every patient and family.Additional skills include but are not limited to end-tidal CO2 monitoring, accessing/managing ports, and performing emergency medication administration.Nurses will also handle medication reconciliation, pain assessment, and management, as well as performing pre/post-operative procedures.Requirements also include the ability to interpret and communicate lab values and perform ongoing assessments in a fast-paced environment.