PACU Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon

Position Overview

• Role: Variable shifts Registered Nurse for South Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Shifts: Day/evening with possible night and/or on-call shifts
• Start times may vary (e.g., 0530, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1900)
• Shift schedule remains consistent weekly, though flexibility is required
• Unit Description: 38-bay South PACU providing 24/7 perianesthesia care to adult and some pediatric patients
• Patient Types: Ambulatory, acute care, and critical care patients from home, ED, and inpatient settings
• Responsibilities: Prepare patients for surgery/procedures, recover patients from anesthesia, transition patients to inpatient or discharge home

Required Experience & Certifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with experience in Adult or Pediatric Critical Care through ICU, high acuity ED, or PACU
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; based on typical critical care roles, expect at least 2 years (default to higher if conflicting info arises)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider only, traditional certification required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider only, traditional certification required
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Provider only (if applicable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA/AAP only (if applicable)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start (includes education and work history verification, international searches if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (BSN preferred for RNs)
• National Sex Offender Search within 30 days prior to start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Physical exam: Required to meet Aya standard (within 1 year of start)
• Fit mask test: Required within 1 year prior to start; onsite fit testing possible if agency cannot provide
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Immune titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B: Full vaccine series, immune titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Immune titer, 2 vaccines, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2025)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must review and sign professional appearance policy and job description prior to start
• Completion of required Compass training modules prior to start (includes privacy, integrity, respect, and other role-specific modules)
• Medication override test provided at orientation (not required before start)
• Must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date (notify recruiter of any planned unavailability)
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required (charge RN references only if direct supervisor)
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Shift flexibility is important due to variable start times and potential call shifts
• The unit cares for both adult and pediatric patients in a high-acuity post-anesthesia setting

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity PACU environment at a major academic medical center with comprehensive support and compliance requirements.