Pediatric Pre/Post Op RN
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Pre/Post Op RN for a Level I Trauma Center, requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 10-bed Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit with an additional 4-bed Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit (PSOU)
• PSOU provides specialized postoperative care for pediatric patients requiring overnight observation or extended recovery up to 23 hours following surgery
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• 13-week contract assignment
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Uses Epic charting system
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required, pending license accepted if in-hand by the Wednesday before start date
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• BSN preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Pediatric pre/post-op and PACU skills including airway assessment, IV therapy, and pain management preferred
• Experience with pre/post-operative care including discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and 12-lead EKG preferred

Additional Information

• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care to pediatric surgical patients
• Manage pediatric patients undergoing ENT, general, and orthopedic surgical procedures
• Perform circulation checks, pain assessment, and isolation precautions as part of patient care
• Maximum of 40 hours of RTO approved per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Any pre-start vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to request an appropriate start date
• Previous UVA Health employees (permanent staff or travelers) must have a 1-year separation and leadership approval before returning
• External travelers cannot exceed 365 total assignment days and are not eligible to return after reaching this limit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply