Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide preoperative and postoperative care to pediatric patients from birth up to 18 years of age.
• Patients aged 18-25 may also receive care in the Short Stay Unit (SSU) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) depending on diagnosis and team agreement.
• Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (8:00 AM – 8:30 PM), variable days Monday through Friday, with possible call on weekends and nights.
• Specialty areas include care related to:

  • Cardiothoracic surgery and Cardiology
  • Dental, Dermatology, Endoscopy, Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery, Hematology and Oncology, Nephrology, Neurology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmic, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
  • Organ transplant, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Plastics
  • Podiatry, Urology

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), specifically pediatric PACU (Post Anesthetic Care).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day.
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification, international searches if applicable, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and National Sex Offender Search.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel test including methamphetamines within 3 months prior to start, laboratory-based and processed through a SAMHSA-certified lab.
• Education verification required (primary source). BSN preferred.
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position.
• References and work history verifications must be initiated within 24 hours of contract signing.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (2 Step-PPD, TSPOT, or QGOLD) within 12 months prior to start; TB questionnaire required regardless of TB results.
• Immunity or vaccination (or signed declination) required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series or immune titer)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap preferred)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by December 1, 2025.
• Fit mask testing required within one year prior to start (specific mask types mandated).

Additional Information

• Medication override test and other orientation materials will be provided but are not required before start.
• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until their start date; any planned unavailability must be communicated in advance.
• Facility professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse position in Portland, Oregon. The role involves specialized pediatric perioperative care with a demanding 3x12 hour day shift schedule. Candidates must hold an active RN license in Oregon, have current BLS, PALS, ACLS certifications, an associate degree in nursing, and at least one year of recent pediatric PACU experience. Compliance with facility-specific training and documentation is mandatory before starting.