RN - Peds PACU

Cynet Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with pediatric PACU experience for a 13-week travel assignment in San Diego. The DAY shift involves 10-hour hours with 4x10s and potential weekend call. Must have pediatric PACU background, CA RN license or ETA, and BLS/CPR and PALS certification.

The role emphasizes airway management, ventilation support, extubation, pain control, and continuous cardiac monitoring in a fast-paced PACU unit with 38 beds.

Qualifications

• 1 year pediatric hospital experience
• CA RN license required or ETA for posting
• BLS/CPR (AHA) and PALS (AHA) certifications
• 1 year travel nursing experience is required

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to pediatric patients in PACU setting.
• Assess airway, breathing, circulation, and vitals; respond to changes.
• Administer medications and analgesia as ordered; monitor discharge criteria.
• Document care and coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams.

Skills

Pediatric PACU experience

Airway management

Vent management

Extubation

Pain management

Cardiac monitoring

Critical care

Travel nursing

Job description

RN - Peds PACU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Pediatric PACU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year pediatric hospital experience

License: California RN license required or ETA for posting

Certifications: BLS/CPR (AHA), PALS (AHA)

Must-Have:

1 year travel experienceAbility to manage airway, vents, extubation, pain control, and cardiac monitoringCritical Care experience

Description:This position requires a Registered Nurse with pediatric experience.Candidates with PACU or PICU backgrounds are welcome to apply.If applicants have PICU experience, prior PACU experience is not necessary.The manager will provide training to develop PACU skills.Shifts will be 4x10 hours with variable start times.Standby or on-call availability may be required based on departmental needs.One call shift per weeknight is expected, alongside an occasional weekend call.Availability to work weekends flexibly is a must.The nurse will not float between different departments or facilities.Candidates should possess skills in accessing and managing ports, airway assessment, medication administration, and discharge instructions.Responsibilities will include providing care to pediatric patients in the PACU setting.This unit consists of 38 beds with a staff-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2 for nurses and 1:3-4 for discharge areas.The work environment is recognized for its excellence and commitment to patient care.Candidates must be able to accommodate a maximum of 6 days of requested time off.Adherence to all hospital policies and procedures is expected.