Pediatric PACU RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Pre Post Op

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00–07:30 Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays Time Off: Up to 40 hours of time off can be approved

Unit Description

• Unit: Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit, a 10-bed pediatric preoperative and postoperative unit
• Also includes: A 4-bed Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit (PSOU), which provides specialized postoperative care for pediatric patients who need overnight observation or extended recovery (up to 23 hours) after surgery

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Pediatrics PACU (Post Anesthetic Care) experience of 1 year, completed within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check: 7-year check, completed within 60 days of start and updated annually. Must cover all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years.
• Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, both within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Drug screen: 10-panel, including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start. Instant tests are not accepted.
• Fingerprinting: May be required depending on the unit; the facility will notify the agency when needed.
• Performance and internal evaluations: Required only if the candidate has previously worked with the agency for more than 1 year.

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Completed within 12 months of start, with a physical statement attesting to the ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Must be signed and dated by a physician, PA, or NP, and include at least 2 patient identifiers. Forms with restrictions or limitations are not accepted.
• Tdap: Must have been received after age 11. Td recommended within 10 years of Tdap. No declinations or exemptions.
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON within 12 months of start, or 2 PPDs (the first within 1 year of start, the second within 90 days). T-SPOT is not accepted. Positive TB history requires a chest X-ray within 6 months of start, a copy of the past positive result, and a TB questionnaire, which is required annually.
• Measles, mumps, rubella: 2 vaccines or a positive titer for each. Declinations and exemptions are not accepted for measles.
• Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required. If low or negative, a surface antigen titer is also required, dated on or after the antibody titer. Core antibody, vaccine series, declinations, and exemptions are not accepted.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or a titer
• Influenza: 2026–27 seasonal flu vaccine due by 10/31. Working candidates may receive it onsite. No exemptions or declinations.
• Latex allergy: If applicable, the candidate must complete a latex natural rubber questionnaire sent directly to employee health.