Registered Nurse, Pediatric PACU

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU (Peds) Location: Chicago IL Facility: Shriners Children's Chicago Job Type: PRN / Per Diem Shift: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pay Rate: $55.00/hour Job Summary Our Client is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience for a PRN opportunity in Chicago IL The RN will provide specialized post-operative care to pediatric patients recovering from anesthesia, monitor patient status, manage pain, and support safe recovery following surgical procedures. Responsibilities Provide post-anesthesia nursing care to pediatric patients recovering from surgical procedures. Monitor vital signs, respiratory status, level of consciousness, and overall patient condition. Assess patients for post-operative complications and promptly report changes in condition. Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and other symptoms according to provider orders. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed. Maintain airway safety and monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia. Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals. Follow infection-control protocols and patient-safety standards. Provide compassionate, family-centered care and communicate with families as appropriate. Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Pediatric PACU or post-anesthesia recovery experience required. Strong patient assessment and clinical judgment skills. Knowledge of post-operative monitoring, pain management, and airway safety. Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills. Ability to work effectively in a pediatric recovery-care environment At a glance Way to work: Per diem Discipline: Nursing Specialty: PACU Shift: Days Start: Starts November 8 Duration: 1 day(s) Openings: 5 Job code: JPC - 93 Requirements Experience: 1-10 years Skills: PACU About Advantra Health Advantra Health brings clinical expertise to the teams that deliver care. Through our healthcare partners, we connect nursing, allied health and advanced practice professionals with opportunities to contribute and grow. We believe clinicians should have a voice in how their careers develop, and we consider what matters to them alongside what care teams need. Our conversations with clinicians often begin well before a career move. We value the opportunity to understand their interests and stay connected, so we can reconnect when a relevant opportunity emerges. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advantra Health