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Registered Nurse - PACU (Peds)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Start Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: 4-hour shifts; exact start/end times and days not specified in the posting. Shift type: Not specified. Orientation required.
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
- Monitor pediatric patients in the post-anesthesia care unit and ensure safe recovery
- Assess airway, breathing and circulation and intervene promptly when needed
- Administer medications and pain management interventions per orders
- Provide compassionate, family-centered education and handoffs to caregivers
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams and unit staff to coordinate care
- Document patient status and interventions accurately in the medical record
- Maintain a safe, calming environment for children and families during recovery
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (Missouri license or compact RN where applicable)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
- Experience or strong interest in PACU and pediatric patient care
- Comfortable with IV medications, airway management and pediatric assessment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN). BSN preferred where available.
Knowledge & Skills
- Post-anesthesia care principles and pediatric recovery assessment
- Airway and respiratory management for children
- Medication administration and titration in the PACU setting
- Pain management techniques for postoperative pediatric patients
- Accurate charting and handoff communication
- Calm, reassuring approach with children and families
Benefits
- Supportive orientation and preceptor program to get you comfortable in the PACU
- Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
- Paid time off so you can actually recharge
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
- Continuing education support and opportunities to grow clinically
- A collaborative team environment where your pediatric skills are valued
- Employee assistance and wellness programs to support work-life balance
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PACU (Peds)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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