PACU/Pre-Anesthesia Registered Nurse
Seaside, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seaside, Oregon
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU and Pre-Anesthesia Combined Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• First Timers Welcome (Pending Oregon RN License)
• Float Between Units: Yes
• On-Call: Yes, typically 2 days a week plus some weekends on rotation
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, call shift rotation from Friday 0630 to Monday 0630
• Block Schedules: No
• Patient Ratios: Blended pre-anesthesia/PACU department with staffing based on patient acuity and ASPAN/state regulations
• Call Sharing: Equally shared by RNs, weekday call starts between 1530-1800 and ends at 0600
• 48-Hour Approval: No
• Facility Type: Critical Access
• Total Staffed Beds: 23
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Must be proficient in pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia care (PACU).
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year or more in specialty based on proficiency requirement.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st timers OK).

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) – Verify if required based on clinical track
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – If required by unit, AWHONN or NCC-EFM certification acceptable
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)
• State License: Valid Oregon RN license required
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: Within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• E-Verify Attestation: Required
• Social Security Card: Required for verification
• Drivers License/State ID: Government-issued photo ID required
• Education Verification: Required for nursing degree; international education requires transcript/diploma
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Fit Mask: Required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024; must be updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B – vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu Vaccine – required during flu season or declination
  • COVID Vaccine or declination

Work and Scheduling Details

• Floating: May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Call Shifts: Friday 0630 to Monday 0630, plus weekday call 2 days/week
• Weekend Work: Required on rotation
• Charting: Epic electronic health record system

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable by specialty
• Color Blind Testing: May be required on a unit basis
• Skills Checklist: Annual update required for applicable units
• WorkRamp Modules:

  • Oregon Core Modules for RNs/LPNs required prior to start
  • Specialty-specific modules for PACU and Perioperative nursing
  • Annual regulatory and facility-specific training modules required
• Epic Training: Completion of Epic modules required prior to or shortly after start

Additional Notes

• Call is shared equally among RNs in the blended PACU/Pre-Anesthesia unit.
• No 48-hour approval for overtime or extended shifts.
• Parking is free for staff.
• Scrub color: Any color allowed for outpatient PT; OR/L&D scrubs provided.

This position is ideal for RNs with PACU and pre-anesthesia experience looking for a travel contract in a critical access hospital setting in Oregon. First-time travelers are welcome.