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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 and required ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Details

• Work in the Recovery Room/PACU unit providing pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia Phase I and II care
• Monitors patients undergoing local-only OR procedures and may administer conscious sedation if certified
• Day shift schedule, 3 shifts per week at 12 hours per shift (1100-2330)
• On-call rotation required for the Post-Anesthesia Unit
• Uses Epic charting, glucometers, art lines, space labs, bladder scanners, ultrasound machines, Belmont rapid infuser, and blood warmers
• Floating to other qualified departments may be required before core staff are floated

Requirements

• Active RN license in the State of Oregon
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Critical Care or Med-Surg experience preferred
• Minimum one year critical care experience or two years medical-surgical experience required
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Previous Day Surgery, PACU, Pre-admission services, or ambulatory surgery center experience preferred
• CPAN/CAPA certification 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 individualized perianesthesia care planning
• Monitor patients using the Aldrete scoring system and manage airway, respiratory, and hemodynamic status
• Administer medications including pain management and antiemetics, following the 8 rights of medication administration
• Assist anesthesia providers with nerve blocks and other perioperative interventions
• Provide patient and caregiver education on recovery, wound care, and anesthesia side effects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and delegate tasks per Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines
• Participate in required DNV program education as applicable
• CRASE training required if assignment extends beyond 6 months
• Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to infectious materials and emergency situations requiring quick response