PACU/Pre-Anesthesia RN
Seaside, OR
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (PACU/Pre-Anesthesia) - Travel/Contract

Location: Seaside, Oregon
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 23
Charting System: Epic
Parking: No Fee

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU and Pre-Anesthesia Combined Unit)
• Contract Length: 10 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating: Yes, position may float between units
• On-Call: Yes, typically 2 days a week plus some weekends on rotation
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, call shift rotation Friday 0630 to Monday 0630
• Block Schedules: No
• Patient Ratios: Blended pre-anesthesia/PACU department with staffing based on patient acuity and ASPAN/state staffing regulations
• 48 Hours Approved: No

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in both pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia care
• Ability to use clinical judgment for staffing needs based on patient acuity and interventions

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy Certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) (if applicable)
• IV Certification (for LVN/LPN/Other as applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if required)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years if required)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if required)
• State License (valid and verified)
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screening: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• State-specific searches and attestations as required (Oregon and Washington)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (annual, travel only)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual update required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (if onsite)
• Respirator safety clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates, annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services Oregon Core and Specialty WorkRamp training modules prior to start
• Epic training modules required within a week of orientation
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Float policy acknowledgment required (may float to other Providence facilities nearby)

Additional Notes

• This is a blended PACU and Pre-Anesthesia unit requiring flexibility and clinical judgment in a critical access hospital setting
• Candidates should be prepared for on-call and weekend rotations
• Electronic charting via Epic system
• No parking fees at the facility

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel RN position in Oregon.