Location: St. Louis, MO

Start Date: 04-03-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Candidate Pay Rate: $54 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide attentive post-anesthesia nursing care to pediatric patients, monitoring airway, vitals, and recovery progress
• Perform safe and compassionate handoffs to inpatient teams and families, ensuring continuity of care
• Administer medications and manage IVs according to orders, including pain management and antiemetic therapy
• Assess and document patient status in the EHR with clear, timely notes
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and pediatric teams to support efficient patient throughput
• Recognize and respond to post-op complications quickly and escalate concerns as needed
• Participate in orientation and unit-based education to maintain high standards of pediatric PACU care

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or eligibility for licensure
• BLS required; PALS and ACLS strongly preferred for pediatric PACU practice
• Previous PACU or post-anesthesia pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Comfortable with pediatric assessments, airway management basics, and IV therapy
• Ability to pass background check and meet facility credentialing requirements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Additional pediatric certifications or specialty training a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Post-anesthesia assessment and monitoring for pediatric patients
• Pain assessment and multimodal pain management strategies
• Pediatric airway basics and early recognition of respiratory compromise
• IV management, medication administration, and safe documentation practices
• Family-centered care and effective patient/family education
• Familiarity with common EHR workflows and perioperative documentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid time off so you can actually use your vacation days (we mean it)
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Opportunities for continuing education and specialty training in pediatric perioperative care
• A supportive team culture where your contributions are noticed and valued
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources to help you recharge
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great colleagues on board
• On-site orientation to get you comfortable, confident, and ready to care

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