Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Seattle, WA

Explore a Pediatric PACU travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, caring for infants, children, and adolescents in a high-acuity academic teaching hospital. Located in Seattle’s 98105 area, this opportunity places you near a vibrant mix of green spaces, cultural attractions, dining, and convenient urban amenities in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most appealing cities. This on-site travel nurse contract is ideal for an experienced Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN who is confident managing complex surgical and interventional recovery patients.

Pediatric PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,100-$2,210
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Day and evening schedules, with start times around 6:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
• Call: Occasional overnight and weekend call may be required; current expectations are approximately four hours every six weeks
• Healthcare Setting: On-site Pediatric PACU in an academic teaching environment
• Patient Population: Infants, children, and adolescents
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1 in Phase 1 recovery and 2-3:1 in other recovery areas
• Float: May float to similar- or lower-acuity units, such as the PICU

Pediatric PACU RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of PACU nursing experience
• Required Pediatric PACU experience; experience caring for pediatric patients comprising approximately 30-40% of the patient population is strongly preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington or a compact state; candidates without a Washington RN license must be willing to apply upon offer
• Current BLS and PALS certifications
• Demonstrated experience with central line care and management
• Experience caring for patients with fresh tracheostomies and ventilated patients
• Ability to care for high-acuity, medically complex pediatric patients following procedures performed in the operating room, interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization laboratory, GI, and procedure areas
• Experience with IV therapy, ventilator care, and a broad range of PACU patient presentations preferred
• Epic experience preferred but not required

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide Phase 1 and Phase 2 post-anesthesia recovery care for pediatric patients following surgical and interventional procedures
• Receive and stabilize patients arriving from the operating room, interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization laboratory, GI, and procedure areas
• Monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, and pain status throughout the pediatric recovery process
• Manage central lines, tracheostomies, ventilated patients, and other complex care needs within PACU scope
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate clinical team
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, IV teams, pharmacy, interpretation services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support safe transitions to the next level of care
• Participate in call coverage and float assignments as scheduled
• Contribute to a collaborative, education-focused environment dedicated to excellent pediatric patient care

Apply now for this Pediatric PACU travel nurse contract in Seattle, Washington, and join an academic healthcare team providing high-quality care to complex pediatric patients.

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.