PACU RN
Hermiston, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with critical care or med-surg background to provide pre- and post-anesthesia nursing care on a day shift schedule.

Details

• Work in the Recovery Room/PACU providing pre-anesthesia, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia care
• Monitor patients undergoing local-only OR procedures and administer conscious sedation if certified
• Day shift schedule, 1100-2330, three 12-hour shifts per week (MTW/WRT rotation)
• No on-call requirement outside of regularly 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 floated to other qualified departments before core staff are floated

Requirements

• Active RN license in the State of Oregon
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• CPAN, CAPA, and conscious sedation certifications preferred
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• One year of critical care experience or two years of med-surg experience required
• Critical care or med-surg specialty experience preferred
• Previous Day Surgery, PACU, Pre-admission services, or ambulatory surgery center experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patient transfers over 100 lbs using proper techniques

Additional Information

• Perform nursing assessments, admissions, and IV access management for pre- and post-operative patients
• Monitor vital signs and use the Aldrete scoring system during PACU phase of care
• Administer pain medications, manage post-operative nausea, and assist anesthesia with nerve blocks as needed
• Develop individualized peri-anesthesia care plans and provide patient/caregiver education on recovery and discharge needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and delegate tasks per Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines
• CRASE training required if assignment extends beyond six months
• Fast-paced hospital environment with frequent exposure to infectious materials and emergency situations