Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each

  • Day shift: 06:30 - 17:00
  • Evening shift: 13:00 - 23:30
• Occasional weekends required
• On-call requirement: Approximately 4 hours every 6 weeks; must be able to arrive within 1 hour when called

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IV starts, ventilators, and pediatric patients
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

Unit Information

• Best candidates have varied PACU experience across multiple practice settings, preferably academic
• Exposure to a wide variety of acutely ill pediatric patients

Compliance and Testing Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (accepted if given after age 11)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - titers or vaccines required with boosters if needed
  • Varicella - titer or 2 vaccines, boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer, completed vaccine series, or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• TB screening:

  • Qgold/Tspot within 12 weeks of start OR
  • Two PPDs (one within 1 year, second within 12 weeks of start)
  • Chest X-ray if past positive TB test
• Respirator medical clearance and fit testing required (N95 or CAPR/PAPR)
• Annual background checks including WA State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search
• Competency exams including pediatric pharmacology and PACU-specific exams required (minimum 80% score)
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required prior to start
• Skills checklists including pediatric skills required

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge must be submitted within 72 hours of contract signing; blue background required
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Candidates must be willing to meet on-call requirements similar to staff nurses
• Math test administered onsite upon arrival; remediation available if needed
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and procedures

Notes

• Candidates educated outside the U.S. must provide foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Seattle Children’s considers returning candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts as extensions; some documents may carry over
• Candidates must complete respiratory protection training provided by the facility
• Meal waiver agreement available but not required unless waiving second meal period

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric PACU nurses seeking a travel contract with a reputable pediatric facility, offering exposure to complex pediatric post-operative care in a dynamic environment.