Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Seattle, WA

Position Overview

• Specialty: Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (Day/Evening shifts with start times between 06:30-11:00)
• Weekend: Occasional
• On-Call: Required to be available for 4 hours every 6 weeks; must arrive within 1 hour when called in. On-call blocks include early morning and late evening hours on weekdays and weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience with central line management

Preferred Experience

• IV therapy expertise ("IV Stars")
• Ventilator management
• Broad pediatric nursing experience, ideally in academic or varied PACU settings

Additional Information

• Accepts first-time travelers with recent and solid Pediatric PACU experience
• Candidates with varied PACU experience across multiple practice settings and acutely ill patient types are preferred
• Facility requires completion of mandatory online modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours), including Epic test-out modules for inpatient nurses
• Photo for badge must be submitted within 72 hours of contract signing; photo background must be blue with no hats or headwear
• Math test and EKG/dysrhythmia competency tests are required onsite; remediation available if needed
• Meal waiver agreement available but not mandatory unless waiving second meal period
• Candidates must be willing to meet on-call requirements similar to staff nurses
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required

Summary

This Pediatric PACU RN travel contract in Seattle requires a minimum of 2 years PACU experience with significant pediatric exposure, strong clinical skills in central line and trach care, and current BLS and PALS certifications. The role involves day/evening 10-hour shifts with occasional weekends and on-call duties. Candidates must meet comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements and complete facility-specific training modules prior to starting. This opportunity is well-suited for nurses with solid pediatric PACU experience seeking a rewarding travel assignment.