# Registered Nurse (PRN) - PACU (Pediatrics) - $53/hr - Chicago, IL > VitalHire · Chicago, United States · Temporary · Posted 2026-11-12 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Healthcare - Nursing Per Diem ## Description Orientations are happening now. Get credentialed while openings are available and start choosing your shifts. At VitalHire, Per Diem / PRN work allows you to select where and when you work. You will use an app to select all shifts with instant confirms to lock in your schedule as far into the future as shifts are available. Make that extra $$ or use this to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle. We call this - shifting to your own beat!! Profession: Registered Nurse - PACU (Pediatrics) Specialty: Pediatric PACU Location: Chicago, IL Facility: Pediatric specialty hospital – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Job Type: Per Diem (PRN) Hourly Rate: $53 Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM CT or 7:00 AM–3:00 PM CT or 8:00 AM–6:00 PM CT Duration: 12 or 8 or 10 hours Experience: 2 years of acute pediatric experience in the last 5 years (PACU or critical care preferred) License: Active and unencumbered Illinois RN or compact license Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Charting Experience: Epic Job Duties & Responsibilities: • Recover patients from anesthesia, monitor airway, pain, and vital signs, and recognize post-operative complications. • Collaborate with anesthesia and the surgical team and document care accurately. ## Requirements - Must have 2 years of acute pediatric experience in the last 5 years (PACU or critical care preferred) - Graduate of an accredited Nursing program - Active and unencumbered Illinois RN or compact license - Active BLS Certification (AHA only) - Active ACLS Certification - Active PALS Certification - Negative TB within last 12 months - Hep B Series or Titer - MMR Series or Titer - Tdap Vaccine within last 10 years or Titer - Varicella Series or Titer ## Apply [Apply at VitalHire](https://apply.workable.com/vitalhire/j/8C555C5866/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)