Pediatric PACU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric PACU RN for a Level 1 Trauma academic medical center requiring PALS certification and prior travel experience.

Details

• Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit with 20 bays and an average census of 30-40 patients per day
• Serves pediatric patients ages 0-17, primarily inpatient with some outpatient cases
• Covers most surgical specialties except cardiac
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1, up to 1:2 based on acuity
• Manages ICU-level drips including heparin, insulin, and occasionally cardiac gtts
• Limited use of BiPAP primarily in post-operative settings
• Vented patients are transferred directly to the ICU
• Nurses are responsible for telemetry monitoring
• Occasionally floats to care for adult patients within the unit
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 0900-2100, 36 hours per week
• Call rotation of 4-5 shifts within an 8-week period including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS and PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric critical care experience required, 2 years preferred
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Level 1 Trauma Designation, Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center at an academic teaching hospital with 885 licensed beds
• Unit support includes a transporter, HUC/receptionist, dedicated PACU educator, and a non-patient-assigned charge nurse/manager
• No phlebotomy responsibilities; anesthesia support available 24/7
• Open bay unit requiring a team-oriented, all-hands-on-deck approach
• Self-motivated and resourceful candidates who can independently seek support when needed are ideal
• Orientation includes a New Employee Orientation (NEO) day and 2 precepted shifts
• Scrubs are provided and parking is free
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position