PACU RN
Hermiston, OR
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week evening shift assignment requiring BLS, ACLS, PALS, and prior critical care or med-surg experience.

Details

• PACU/Recovery Room setting providing pre-anesthesia, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia care
• Monitors patients undergoing local-only OR procedures and may administer conscious sedation if certified
• Evening shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 1500-2330, 5 shifts per week at 8 hours each
• On-call responsibilities on a regular scheduled rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit
• Uses Epic charting, glucometer, art lines, space labs, bladder scanner, ultrasound machines, Belmont rapid infuser, and blood warmers
• Agency nurses float to other qualified departments before core staff are floated

Requirements

• Active OR RN license in the State of Oregon
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• CPAN, CAPA, conscious sedation, Ultrasound Guided IV certification, and CRASE training preferred
• CRASE training required if assignment extends beyond 6 months
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Minimum one year of critical care experience or two years of medical-surgical experience required
• Previous Day Surgery, PACU, Pre-admission services, or ambulatory surgery center experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and assist with transferring patients over 100 pounds using proper techniques

Additional Information

• Performs pre and postoperative nursing assessments, admissions, and IV access initiation and management
• Monitors patients for changes in vital signs and consciousness, intervening per medical guidelines using the Aldrete scoring system
• Administers pain medications, treats post-operative nausea, and assists anesthesia with nerve blocks as needed
• Develops individualized peri-anesthesia plans of care and provides patient/caregiver education on recovery, medications, and warning signs
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and delegates tasks per Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines
• Works in a fast-paced healthcare environment with frequent exposure to infectious materials and emergency situations