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Pediatric PACU RN
Norfolk, Virginia
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

$1,813-2,286/week
Posted 9 hours ago
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Pediatric PACU RN

Overview

  • Start: ASAP
  • Long-term assignment
  • Location: Norfolk, Virginia
  • Shift: AM
  • Work schedule: 2 8s and 2 10s per week
  • PACU start times on weekdays fluctuate between 0730-0830; Thursdays always start at 0830

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Virginia
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (1 year of experience)
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care experience

Assignment Details

  • Orientation includes 1 day in PACU, including Stepdown
  • Patient population includes everything
  • Short procedures include EGDs, BMTTs, MRIs, T&As, and DLBs
  • Bigger cases include Pectus Excavatum Repair, Spinal Fusions, Cardiac Caths, EVDs, Breast, Reductions, and Ortho
  • Skills include arterial lines, trachs with home vents, precedex drips, chest tubes, drains, and foleys
  • Focus areas include airway management, Modified Aldrete Score, assessment/vitals, medication administration, and discharge teaching
  • Phase 1: 1:1 patient care with monitoring every 15 minutes
  • Phase 2: 1:1 or 1 RN to 4 patients in Stepdown with at least hourly monitoring and discharge preparation

Communication

  • Anesthesiologists manage medication orders, signouts, and assist with stats
  • Surgeons manage discharge orders and instructions, wound issues, and radiology orders

Facility

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

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  • Childrens
  • 206 beds
ADDRESS601 Children's LaneNorfolk, VA 23507
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About Norfolk, VA

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Norfolk, VA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Norfolk is slightly lower than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 87°F, and winter lows are around 32°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Norfolk, with options available in various neighborhoods to suit different preferences.
Transportation
  • Norfolk is fairly car-friendly, but it also has public transportation options including buses and light rail for convenient commuting.
Demographics
  • Norfolk is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the region's pollen levels.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of Naval Station Norfolk.
Things to Do
  • Norfolk offers a vibrant dining scene, with a variety of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
  • The city has a rich arts and music scene, with numerous galleries and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various water activities due to its coastal location, and there are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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