PACU RN
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

PACU Registered Nurse

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Portland, Oregon
• 13-week assignment
• Day shift: 3x12s, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• No weekends or holidays

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
• PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ED - Emergency Department experience
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience
• Experience with Epic

Preferred Experience

• PACU-related experience in ENDO, IR, or CATH LAB settings
• Knowledge of arterial and venous femoral access, sheath removal/management
• Knowledge of anesthesia recovery (Phase I/II)
• Knowledge of TEE, cardioversion, or BMBx procedures
• Experience on a Shared Governance council or committee
• Experience as a Charge RN in ICU, PACU, ED, or a Procedural Unit

Work Environment

• Cares for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in cardiac cath, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and gastrointestinal/endoscopy areas
• Provides cardiac monitoring and recovery for patients receiving moderate procedural sedation or general anesthesia

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication, active listening, conflict management, time management, and patient care coordination skills are emphasized
• Candidate must be fully available for compliance needs up to the start date
• Government-issued photo ID is required on the first day to obtain a badge
• Background check, references, skills checklist, and employment application history are required as part of onboarding