Pediatric PACU RN
Charlottesville, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 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, and PALS certifications along with VA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 10-bed Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit with an additional 4-bed Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit (PSOU)
• PSOU provides postoperative care for pediatric patients needing overnight observation or extended recovery up to 23 hours
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating required within scope of practice as needed

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending accepted, must be in hand by the Wednesday before start date)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric pre/post op nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• BSN preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in pre/post operative patient care, including discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Experience with pediatric patient management
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care to pediatric surgical patients
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Maximum of 40 hours of requested time off per 13-week contract, all RTO must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Previous UVA permanent staff or internal/external travelers must disclose employment history; 1-year separation and leadership approval required for rehire
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at the facility
• First-time travelers not specified as accepted or excluded