Posted 09/21/2026 · Job #519860
PACU RN- Charlottesville, Virginia
Job Description
PACU Registered Nurse – Travel Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia
Join a dynamic pediatric peri-anesthesia team in Charlottesville, Virginia, where this travel PACU RN opportunity offers family-centered care in a highly collaborative surgical recovery environment. In this Registered Nurse job, you’ll support pediatric patients from pre-op through post-op recovery and observation while using your clinical expertise in a fast-paced, compassionate setting. If you’re seeking Virginia nursing jobs or travel nursing jobs in a beautiful, welcoming community, this assignment is an excellent fit.
Job Details
- Position: PACU Registered Nurse / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710 – $1,800
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Charting System: Epic
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 2 years of experience in a PACU, peri-anesthesia, or similar pediatric surgical recovery setting
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
- Epic experience required
- Experience in a Level I Trauma setting required
- Strong pediatric clinical judgment and comfort caring for infants, children, and adolescents
- Ability to support floating within scope of practice as needed
- BSN preferred
- Pending Virginia RN license accepted, provided it is in hand before the required deadline
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality peri-anesthesia nursing care for pediatric patients
- Monitor patients through Phase I and Phase II recovery in the PACU
- Perform ongoing assessments and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Manage pain, recovery needs, and discharge readiness
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Educate patients and families throughout the pre-op and post-op experience
- Support overnight observation and extended recovery needs in the Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow unit protocols in Epic
Why This Travel PACU RN Role?
- Work in a supportive pediatric healthcare environment
- Gain experience in a specialized post-anesthesia care unit
- Enjoy a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Charlottesville, VA
- Be part of a team focused on excellent patient care and family support
Apply now to join this pediatric PACU nursing opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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