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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN with critical care background and active OR RN license for a variable shift assignment in a 38-bay perianesthesia unit.

Details

• Work in a 38-bay South PACU unit providing 24/7 perianesthesia care
• Care for adult and some pediatric patients across Ambulatory, Acute Care, and Critical Care populations
• Patients arrive from home, the ED, and inpatient units for pre-op prep and post-anesthesia recovery
• Variable day/evening shifts with possible night and call coverage, schedule remains consistent weekly
• Potential start times include 0530, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, and 1900
• Call required to support nights, weekends, and holidays
• Floating may be required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license required, OR RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA Traditional only, RQI not accepted); CCRN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Adult or Peds Critical Care, ICU, high acuity ED, or PACU required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, and ventilated patient care required
• Experience with various surgical specialties including Bariatrics, ENT, General, Gyn, Neuro, Ophthalmology, Ortho, and Vascular
• Experience with multiple anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, and epidural management
• Knowledge of IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
• Familiarity with Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol, pain assessment/management, PCA pump management, and RASS scoring
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (charge RN references not accepted)
• Work history verification covering the last seven years, including dates, locations, and PTO, is required
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
• Must pass background check with no prior background or license issues accepted

Additional Information

• Provide perianesthesia care including pre-op preparation and post-anesthesia recovery for surgical and procedural patients
• Transition recovered patients to inpatient units or discharge home
• Complete required Relias exams with a minimum score of 85%
• Complete pre-start orientation modules (non-billable), averaging 4.5 hours for RNs
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no mile radius restriction
• Returning staff must have a gap of 6+ months since last assignment to be eligible
• Former OHSU employees or travelers must provide a reference from their previous OHSU supervisor
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront and not exceed 2 weeks
• First-time travelers may be considered based on position eligibility