RN - Peds PACU

TalentBurst, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement options

Free parking

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc. is seeking an RN for the Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital in North Carolina. The role serves pediatric patients (0-17) with 1:1 to 1:2 acuity ratios and requires BLS and PALS certification.

Expect a day shift (12 hours) with 4-5 on-call shifts every 8 weeks and nights/weekends included in rotation. Candidates should have 1 year of pediatric critical care experience, be self-motivated, and able to work in an all-hands-on-deck

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 1 year critical care pediatric experience required; 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide postoperative PACU nursing care to pediatric patients.
• Monitor and respond to vitals and respiratory status; manage post-op recovery.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams; ensure patient safety and pain control.

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV Pump

Omnicel Med Dispensing

Philips Monitors

Job description

Job Description

RN - Peds PACU

About Facility:

• 885 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital Yes, Academic Medical Center
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Information:

• Beds: 20 bays
• Average census 30-40 patients per day
• Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year required, 2 years preferred in the critical care peds space
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? No, must have completed at least one travel assignment

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Serves primarily pediatric patients (ages 0 17); primarily inpatient but also outpatient
• Covers most surgical specialties, with the exception of cardiac

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:1; 1:2 acuity dependent

Required Certification:

• BLS, PALS

Skills required:

• Vented patients go straight to the ICU, would rarely see BiPAP patients
• Comfortable managing gtts you would commonly see in the ICU heparin, insulin, sometimes cardiac
• Limited use of BiPAP, primarily in post-operative settings
• Occasionally cares for adult patients based on unit needs
• Self-motivated, resourceful asks for help if doesn't know the answer to something, team player, open bay unit so works in a "all hands on deck mentality

Support within the Department:

• Transporter
• HUC/Receptionist
• PACU educator
• Dedicated charge/manager that does not take patients
• No phlebotomy
• Anesthesia available 24/7
• Nurses responsible for telemetry monitoring

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicel
• Monitors: Philips

Floating: If yes, where?

• Occasionally care for adult patient but they would be brought to their unit

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO day with facility
• 2 precepted shifts

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: scrubs provided
• Parking: Free

CUSTOM FIELDS

Shift

12hr Day Shift - 36

Shift Information

0900-2100

On Call, Call Back Requirements

4-5 call shifts in an 8 week period

Weekend Rotation

nights, weekends, and holidays included in call rotation (4-5 call shifts in an 8 week period)

Holiday Requirements

nights, weekends, and holidays included in call rotation (4-5 call shifts in an 8 week period)

Floating Requirements

Occasionally care for adult patient

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Company Description

Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA