Travel Hospital PACU Nurse | Lexington, North Carolina

Take your pediatric nursing experience to the next level with a contract opportunity in a progressive post-anesthesia care unit serving young patients from infancy through adolescence. This specialized team manages a high volume of post-surgical pediatric cases-offering exposure across a wide variety of specialties, all within a supportive, academically driven hospital environment.


Schedule/Hours:

• Contract position; specific scheduling details will be provided during the interview process.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license with at least 1 year of critical care pediatric experience (2 years preferred).
• Previous travel assignment experience required; no first-time travelers.
• Current certifications in BLS and PALS.
• Confidence in managing ICU-level drips (heparin, insulin, cardiac agents).
• Comfortable providing care in an open bay unit and flexible enough to occasionally support adult patients as needed.
• Proficient with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Philips monitors, and Omnicell medication dispensing.
• Team-oriented approach and willingness to ask questions and collaborate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient-centered care to pediatric patients (ages 0-17), both inpatient and outpatient, recovering from a diverse range of surgical procedures (excluding cardiac).
• Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team including transporters, receptionists, PACU educators, dedicated charge RN, anesthesia providers, and unit managers.
• Maintain high standards of safety and infection control, especially in a high-volume environment.
• Occasionally provide care for adults as patient need arises.

Benefits:

• Scrubs provided for your convenience.
• Free parking available.
• Supportive leadership, including a non-patient care charge/manager and 24/7 anesthesia access.
• Exposure to academic, trauma, and specialty care settings, allowing for continued professional growth.

If you have a foundation in pediatric critical care nursing and are looking for a contract position that will both challenge and support you, we encourage you to apply today to contribute your skills to this dynamic team.