PACU and Pre-Anesthesia RN
Seaside, Oregon
Providence Seaside Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seaside, Oregon
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU and Pre-Anesthesia Combined Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position floats between units.
• On-call required: Typically 2 days a week plus some weekends on rotation.
• Weekend work required as part of call shift rotation (Friday 0630 to Monday 0630).
• No block schedules required.
• Patient ratios vary based on blended pre-anesthesia/PACU environment; staffing determined by patient acuity and clinical judgment in alignment with ASPAN standards and state regulations.
• Call is shared equally among RNs.
• 48-hour shifts are not approved.

Facility Highlights

• Type: Critical Access Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 23
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed (OR/L&D scrubs provided)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in PACU and Pre-Anesthesia care.
• Must be proficient in both pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia care.
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but expect at least 1 year in specialty or higher based on clinical judgment.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st timers OK).

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society.
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable).
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable).
• IV Certification (if applicable).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable).
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years, if applicable).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable).
• NURSYS Verification for RN license.
• State License: Must hold a valid Oregon RN license.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years. Includes SSN trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and County checks, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and Oregon Abuse/Neglect search if required.
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format; gaps or overlaps must be explained.
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting.
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates, medically cleared annually.
• Fit Mask: Required for travel candidates, updated annually; onsite testing available if needed.

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Floating: May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.
• Call shifts: Typically 2 days per week plus some weekends on rotation.
• Call shift timing: Weekday call starts between 1530-1800 and ends at 0600; weekend call from Friday 0630 to Monday 0630.

Training & Competency Requirements

• Must complete Providence-specific WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core regulatory requirements annually.
  • Specialty-specific modules for PACU and Perioperative nursing.
  • Facility-specific orientation and Epic training modules.
• Competency exams as applicable (medication, pharmacology, fetal heart rate monitoring, etc.).
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit.

Additional Notes

• This position uses Epic for charting.
• Scrubs are flexible in color except OR/L&D where scrubs are provided.
• Parking is free.
• 1st time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

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