PACU Registered Nurse
Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Edmonds, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule:

  • 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (8:00 AM – 8:30 PM)
  • Bi-weekly pattern:

    • Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Call Requirements:

  • 7-8 call shifts per month
  • Weeknight call from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM
  • Weekend call is 24 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Experience & Travel Requirements

• First-time travel nurses are accepted
• No prior travel experience required
• Must have a minimum 3-month separation from any previous employment with the same health system to qualify for this travel position

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• WA State Patrol Search (WATCH) within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for certain facility types
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS
• Float policy acknowledgment: may be required to float to other nearby facilities

Important Notes

• Candidates with international nursing education must provide appropriate credential verification
• Background checks with open/active felony cases or multiple DUI charges will result in disqualification
• Candidates currently working at another facility within the same health system with less than a 30-day gap may not need new background or drug screens unless expiring on assignment
• Fit mask testing required onsite or valid record within 1 year; updated annually
• WA nurses with out-of-state compact licenses must complete demographic attestations prior to start

This position offers a structured schedule with a mix of day shifts and on-call responsibilities, suitable for RNs with at least one year of experience in the specialty. Compliance with comprehensive background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory.