Registered Nurse (RN) - PeriAnesthesia Main - Pediatric Surgical Observation (All Shifts)
About The Position
This is a newly created Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit that plays a critical role in ensuring safe overnight recovery, smooth patient flow, and exceptional family-centered care for pediatric surgical patients. The unit focuses on overnight postoperative monitoring and recovery, bridging the gap between the Pediatric PACU and discharge. The role requires strong pediatric assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and comfort working independently at night. Nurses will provide postoperative nursing care, monitor recovery, pain control, airway stability, hydration status, and pediatric vital signs. They will also deliver family-centered education and reassurance, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support safe, timely next-day discharge. This role is part of a phased expansion with structured onboarding and cross-training opportunities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required
Nice To Haves
- Experienced pediatric nurses
- Pediatric nurses who value clinical autonomy, lower patient ratios, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to be part of something being built with intention and support
Responsibilities
- Provide postoperative nursing care for pediatric surgical patients following scheduled procedures
- Monitor recovery, pain control, airway stability, hydration status, and pediatric vital signs
- Deliver family centered education and reassurance, supporting caregivers through the overnight recovery period
- Collaborate closely with Pediatric PACU staff, anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members
- Support safe, timely next day discharge, reinforcing care plans and discharge readiness
- Practice in a unit designed specifically for pediatric surgical observation, not inpatient acute care
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
