RN - Pediatric PACU

Make it happen at Hopkins
Join Our Dynamic Pediatric Perioperative Care Team at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in pediatric perioperative care? The Johns Hopkins Hospital invites you to consider joining our renowned Pediatric Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. As a 32-bed unit, we provide comprehensive pre- and post-surgical care to children from birth to 25 years of age, covering a wide range of surgical services including Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pulmonary, GI, Urology, Renal, Dermatology, and General Pediatric Surgery.
Our unit specializes in caring for surgical patients requiring anesthesia or sedation for procedures such as MRI, CT scans, interventional radiology, non-invasive radiology, and cardiovascular imaging and labs (CVIL). We operate 24/7 with dedicated staff providing uninterrupted care for up to four overnight extended surgical recovery patients.
Why Choose Hopkins
Supportive leadership fostering clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and a culture of safety.
Be part of a renowned institution committed to innovation and compassionate care.
Opportunities for career growth through our achievable and Progressive Clinical Ladder.
Enjoy a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement contributions, and more. Learn more about our benefits here.
Position Details:
Role: Pediatric Perioperative Care Team Registered Nurse
Shifts: 12-hour Day Shift ( On Call and Weekend Work Required)
Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive preoperative assessments and education to pediatric patients and their families.
Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring safety and comfort.
Deliver post-operative care, monitoring recovery and managing pain.
Assist with anesthesia induction, airway management, and vital sign stabilization.
Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care.
Document patient care activities accurately and thoroughly.
Respond promptly to patient needs and emergent situations.
Maintain a safe, supportive, and child-friendly environment.
Qualifications:
BSN/MSN from an accredited nursing program preferred. Applicants with an Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited program may be considered if enrolled in an accredited BSN/MSN program within one year of hire and completing the degree within five years.
Active Maryland or Compact RN license required.
BLS CPR certification (AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted).
Minimum of one year of RN experience ( pediatric experience preferred)
Who Should Apply:
If you are passionate about pediatric care and ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Experience the Hopkins Way-where clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care come together.
**Must have authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship applicants will not be considered).
Salary Range: Minimum 36.31/hour - Maximum 56.28/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.