Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Oregon City, OR
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, PACU – Oregon City, OR 97045

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30). On-call required up to 100 hours per 4-week schedule. Weekend on-call shifts required. Patient ratio 1:2. 13-week assignment (91 days).

Highlights:

• Short-term acute care facility with 109 staffed beds and 6 recovery room spaces
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• First-time travelers and one-year experience candidates welcome
• Free parking provided; scrubs provided for critical care areas
• Flexibility to float to sister facilities within the regional health system based on clinical needs

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (Compact license accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of PACU or ICU experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Experience with patient ratio of 1:2
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation, ventilator management, arterial and central line management
• Experience recovering patients from various surgical specialties including bariatric, vascular, ENT, GI, GYN, orthopedic, neuro, and trauma procedures
• Competency in conscious sedation monitoring, PCA pump management, and administration of various anesthesia types
• Must have reliable vehicle for assignment
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Candidates must reside outside 50-mile local radius

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive compensation with a 13-week contract in a supportive acute care environment. You'll gain valuable experience working with a full spectrum of surgical cases while receiving comprehensive orientation and access to extensive clinical resources. The position includes potential floating opportunities to multiple facilities within the regional system, enhancing your professional development. Holiday commitment required (3 of 5 major holidays), and all time-off requests must be submitted upfront during the application process.