Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Portland, OR
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PACU RN Job in Portland, Oregon | Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

Travel PACU RN opportunity in Portland, Oregon. Join a collaborative Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Short Stay team while building your perioperative nursing experience in the Portland metro area.

Support surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This travel nursing assignment offers competitive weekly pay, a consistent day shift schedule, and the chance to work in one of the most desirable healthcare markets in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy Portland’s welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and vibrant food and arts scene while advancing your PACU nursing career.

Job Details

• Position: PACU RN / Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Portland, Oregon area
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
• Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Setting: PACU / Short Stay
• On-Call: Yes, 1 night per week and 1 weekend every 4-week schedule
• Floating: May float between recovery and short stay areas based on skill set
• Charting: Epic experience preferred/required

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of nursing experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• PALS certification required
• Experience in PACU, Phase I recovery, or post-operative care strongly preferred
• Comfortable with a patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems
• Ability to work in a shared Recovery and Short Stay environment
• Must be willing to float as needed within the assignment
• Reliable transportation required for the assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care to surgical patients
• Monitor patients closely during immediate recovery and assess readiness for transfer or discharge
• Perform skilled interventions including arterial line management, central line care, IV vasopressor support, and dysrhythmia recognition
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation, narcotics, reversal agents, and post-epidural care as ordered
• Care for patients recovering from a variety of procedures including general, ortho, vascular, neuro, ENT, GYN, ophthalmology, bariatric, and more
• Support pain management, PCA pumps, RASS scoring, and ventilated patients when indicated
• Collaborate with the surgical team, recovery nurses, and short stay staff to maintain safe, efficient patient flow
• Respond appropriately to clinical changes and maintain a strong focus on patient safety
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record

Apply now to join this PACU travel nursing assignment in Portland, Oregon and take the next step in your healthcare career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.