Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Hermiston, OR
American Traveler
3x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x10hrs
• Hours: 30 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pre-Admission Services position requiring OR RN licensure and prior surgical nursing experience with Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a Pre-Admission Services (PAS) department within a hospital/clinic setting
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments and risk evaluations via telephone and in-person consultations
• Collaborate with PAS advanced practice providers, anesthesia team, surgeons, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Uses Epic EMR for documentation, InBasket message management, and order coordination
• Utilizes clinical equipment including EKG, vital sign monitors, glucometer, and scales
• Day shift schedule from 0800-1830, Wednesday through Saturday
• 3 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift
• Floating may be required, with agency nurses floated before core staff where qualified

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Oregon and Washington RN licenses required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CRASE training required (mandatory if assignment extends beyond 6 months)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience required
• Previous surgical nursing experience required
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required, BSN preferred
• PALS certification preferred
• Specialty certification such as CPAN, CAPA, or CNOR preferred
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse patient population required
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patient transfers over 100 lbs using proper techniques or mechanical aids
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift

Additional Information

• Perform systematic reviews of patient medical history, medications, allergies, and prior surgical/anesthetic experiences to identify anesthesia and surgical risks
• Coordinate pre-operative testing, consultations, and medical clearances based on patient risk factors
• Provide telephone triage and respond to patient portal messages regarding pre-operative preparation
• Deliver individualized patient education on procedures, anesthesia options, medication management, NPO guidelines, and post-operative expectations
• Support patients and families with informed consent understanding and discharge planning
• Function as an integral member of the perioperative care team, participating in case discussions for high-risk patients
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and DNV regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and identify workflow enhancement opportunities
• Work environment involves frequent exposure to infectious materials, requiring consistent PPE use