Pediatric | Registered Nurse

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia

Position Overview

Apply now for a 13-week Pediatric PACU travel nursing assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia, supporting safe, compassionate care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Bring your pediatric peri-anesthesia expertise to a collaborative surgical care team as an experienced Pediatric Registered Nurse. This on-site travel nurse job supports patients throughout the preoperative and postoperative journey in a 10-bed Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit and a 4-bed Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit. You will care for patients requiring overnight observation or extended recovery of up to 23 hours following surgery.

Charlottesville offers historic charm, scenic Blue Ridge surroundings, and a vibrant cultural and dining scene—an appealing destination for your next professional adventure in Virginia healthcare.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week Pediatric PACU travel assignment
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 22, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatric patients, and adolescents
• Unit Environment: Pediatric preoperative care, Phase I and Phase II recovery, and pediatric surgical observation
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

Pediatric PACU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; a pending Virginia license may be considered if obtained before the required pre-start deadline
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in pediatric PACU, post-anesthesia care, peri-anesthesia, or a closely related surgical recovery setting
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Level I trauma center experience required
• Previous Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Strong experience caring for pediatric surgical patients and managing postoperative recovery
• Experience with airway assessment, procedural sedation monitoring, pain management, IV therapy, vascular access, and continuous patient monitoring
• Ability to recognize subtle changes in pediatric patient condition and respond effectively in urgent or emergent situations
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents
• Monitor pediatric patients through Phase I and Phase II recovery following surgical procedures and anesthesia
• Perform focused assessments, airway management, circulation checks, pain assessments, and ongoing vital-sign monitoring
• Administer medications, emergency medications, reversal agents, IV therapies, blood products, and other treatments within scope of practice
• Manage and monitor central lines, ports, PICC lines, arterial lines, and other vascular access devices
• Support procedural sedation, monitored anesthesia care, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and postoperative respiratory observation
• Care for patients following procedures such as tonsillectomy, cholecystectomy, orthopedic surgery, ENT procedures, and other pediatric operations
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient status, including airway, respiratory, hemodynamic, and pain-related concerns
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary healthcare partners
• Provide clear discharge instructions, medication education, and family-centered support to promote safe transitions home or to continued observation
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and outcomes in Epic

Apply now to join this Pediatric PACU travel nursing team in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.