PACU RN
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week day-shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of PACU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in the PACU providing recovery care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures from Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, and GI/Endoscopy
• Deliver recovery care for patients receiving moderate procedural sedation as well as general anesthesia recovery
• Cardiac monitoring capability provided for all applicable patient populations
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM, Tuesday starts
• Three variable days per week with no weekends or holidays required
• Uses Epic EMR
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs

Requirements

• Active RN license required
• Active OR license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required prior to first day of work
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Adult Critical Care, Procedural, or ED experience within the last 5 years
• BSN and CCRN certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• Strong communication, active listening, and conflict management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to navigate complex patient care coordination independently
• Efficient time management skills to move patients through the system effectively

Additional Information

• Serve as a role model in supporting and promoting the facility's vision and mission
• Preferred experience includes arterial/venous femoral access, sheath removal and management
• Preferred experience includes anesthesia recovery (Phase I/II), TEE, cardioversion, and BMBx procedures
• Preferred experience serving on a Shared Governance council or committee
• Preferred prior Charge RN experience in ICU, PACU, ED, or Procedural Unit settings
• Preferred specialty certifications include CAPA, CPAN, and CCRN
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no mileage radius restriction
• Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• Up to 2 weeks of requested time off (RTO) allowed and must be submitted upfront
• Former OHSU employees or previous OHSU travelers must be gone at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers may be considered pending review of position details