PACU RN
Colville, WA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse - Travel Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN Job in Colville, Washington

PACU RN travel job in Colville, Washington: join a supportive Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and deliver expert Phase I and Phase II recovery care in scenic northeast Washington.

Overview

We are seeking a PACU Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience to support a busy recovery unit in Colville, WA. This travel nursing job is ideal for a nurse who is confident in Phase I and Phase II recovery, comfortable with a variety of post-operative cases, and ready to bring strong clinical judgment to a collaborative hospital team.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Location: Colville, Washington
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour schedule (07:00 - 17:00)
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,280 - $2,400
• On-Call: Yes, 1-2 weeknights per week and 1 weekend per month
• Orientation: Included prior to start
• Charting System: Epic experience required

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for the assignment location
• At least 1 year of PACU or related perioperative recovery experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Experience with Phase I and Phase II recovery
• Strong knowledge of dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Comfort with ventilated patient care and conscious sedation recovery
• Experience using Epic required
• Ability to support a wide range of post-op cases, including neuro, ortho, vascular, ENT, ophthalmology, GI, GYN, and bariatric recovery

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to patients recovering from anesthesia and sedation in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and neurologic recovery
• Support Phase I and Phase II PACU patients with varying acuity levels
• Assess and manage recovery from procedures involving general, local, MAC, spinal, epidural, and nerve block anesthesia
• Administer and monitor blood products, IV drips, reversal agents, and pain control medications as needed
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, respiratory changes, and other post-anesthesia complications
• Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure smooth patient transitions
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit protocols for patient safety and recovery

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Colville, Washington, and join a healthcare team focused on high-quality post-operative recovery care.

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.