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

Registered Nurse - PACU (Portland, Oregon) Travel/Contract Position

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: Variable shifts including day, evening, some night and/or call shifts
• Shift Times: Potential start times at 05:30, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 19:00
• Shift Pattern: Shift will remain consistent weekly, flexibility required
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Unit Description

• PACU is a 38-bay unit 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 include preparing patients for surgery/procedures, post-anesthesia recovery, and patient transition to inpatient or discharge

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Experience working with adult and pediatric patients
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ED) settings
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including:

  • Education verification
  • Work history verification (last 7 years minimum)
  • National sex offender search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start
• Social Security verification conducted by background vendor
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from last 24 months required (exceptions apply)
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months prior to start; TB questionnaire required
• Immunity or vaccination (or signed declination) required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (full series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required by 12/01/2026

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online modules prior to start, including:

  • Information Privacy and Security Essentials
  • Integrity Foundations
  • Harassment Prevention Fundamentals
  • Glucometer 2026 (exemptions apply)
  • Omnicell Nurse Patient Care Training (exemptions apply)
  • Vocera Badge Training for inpatient RNs
• Medication override test provided for orientation (not required before start)
• Professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Coronavirus protocol attestation must be reviewed and signed

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date; planned absences must be communicated
• Facility requires primary source verification of state license within 60 days prior to start
• Facility-specific policies and documents must be reviewed and signed as required
• Fit testing for respirators preferred prior to start; onsite fit testing available if necessary with medical clearance
• No open court cases allowed; criminal history statements required if background hits occur

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