Posted 09/14/2026 · Job #508763
PACU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Charlottesville, Virginia
Job Description
Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Assignment in Charlottesville, Virginia
Experienced Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Charlottesville, VA. Bring your pediatric perioperative and post-anesthesia care expertise to a collaborative team supporting infants, children, and adolescents in a family-centered recovery environment.
This travel RN role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong PACU, pediatric pre-op/post-op, and periAnesthesia experience who is looking for a rewarding Virginia nursing job in a high-standard clinical setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric PACU / Pediatric Pre-Post Op
- Setting: Pediatric PeriAnesthesia Unit and Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit
- Location: Charlottesville, VA 22908
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- End Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710 – $1,800
- Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Time Off: Up to 40 hours of requested time off may be approved for the contract
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience in a Level I Trauma Center required
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Ability to care for pediatric patients across infant, pediatric, and adolescent age groups
- BSN preferred
- Virginia RN license pending may be accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before the start date
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality preoperative and postoperative nursing care for pediatric surgical patients
- Monitor recovery in Phase I and Phase II PACU settings and the Pediatric Surgical Observation Unit
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Manage pain control, recovery needs, and discharge readiness
- Support airway management, IV therapy, medication administration, and procedural monitoring as needed
- Collaborate closely with anesthesia, surgery, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members
- Educate patients and families throughout the perioperative experience
- Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit protocols, safety standards, and infection control practices
- Float within scope of practice when needed
Join a team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate pediatric care in one of the most desirable healthcare jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia. Apply now for this Pediatric PACU travel nurse opportunity.
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.
Apply for this job
By submitting your contact information, you confirm that the details provided are accurate and belong to you. Please ensure all information is correct, as it will be used to communicate regarding your application.