Pediatric PACU/Pre-Op RN
Austin, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Pediatric PACU/Pre-Op

Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM

Job Description

• Provide care following aseptic sterile technique according to perioperative nursing standards (AORN/ASPAN).
• Evaluate patient responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient pain effectively.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedures and pathophysiology.
• Includes floating between Pre-Op and PACU areas.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum of 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current driver's license

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years pediatric nursing experience.
• Previous PACU experience is required.

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics with passing scores.
• Completion of unit-specific and specialty skills checklists as required.
• Completion of health history and physical exam or statement of good health prior to assignment start, updated annually.
• Completion of required onboarding education attestations and modules prior to clearance.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating between Pre-Op and PACU is part of the assignment.
• Specialty competency exams and certifications must be updated every 3 years.
• Some optional onboarding documents and evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for assignment start.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric PACU nurses seeking a structured long-term assignment with comprehensive support and clear credentialing requirements.