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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring active OR RN licensure and a minimum of 2 years PACU experience.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit providing recovery care for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures from Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, and GI/Endoscopy
• Patient population includes those receiving moderate procedural sedation and General Anesthesia Recovery
• Provide cardiac monitoring capability for all recovering patients
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 0700-1930, variable days with no weekends or holidays required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs

Requirements

• Active RN license required
• Active OR RN license required for consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to first day, AHA-issued only (RQI not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• 1 year of Adult Critical Care, Procedural, or ED experience within the last 5 years required
• BSN and CCRN certifications preferred
• Specialty certifications such as CAPA, CPAN, or CCRN preferred
• Prior travel healthcare experience required
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• Strong communication, time management, and independent problem-solving skills required
• Experience with arterial/venous femoral access, sheath removal, and anesthesia recovery (Phase I/II) preferred
• Experience with TEE, Cardioversion, and BMBx procedures preferred

Additional Information

• Serve as a role model supporting the facility's vision and mission while delivering patient-centered care
• Efficiently manage patient flow through the PACU system
• Accepts local candidates at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Refusal to float to assigned units or affiliate hospitals as requested may result in contract cancellation
• Former employees or travelers must have a 6+ month gap before returning to this facility
• RTO must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered based on experience qualifications