Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (10:00 AM – 8:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week (8 or 10-hour shifts also possible)
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric PACU (Post Anesthetic Care) experience
• Pediatric PACU experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks within 90 days including:

  • 7-year address/work history verification
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (may be pending at start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Official Transcript or Diploma (may be pending at start)
• State license verification within 30 days of start through primary source (IN.gov)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Unit competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations or history accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended (not required)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (no declinations accepted)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years; references must be from charge nurses, managers, supervisors, or above
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start
• Must complete mandatory orientation and safety acknowledgments as required by the facility

Important Notes

• Indiana RN travelers in Perioperative/OR specialties (including PACU) are exempt from the restriction effective 11/30/2024 that limits IN RN travelers at this facility.
• On-site fit testing is limited and requires prior approval; PAPR use requires facility approval.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and competency modules before orientation.
• This position accepts first-time travelers and locals.

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