PACU Registered Nurse — Perioperative Recovery Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide specialized care across the peri-anesthesia continuum, from Pre-anesthesia through extended recovery phases for surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures.

The role requires English proficiency, a state RN license, and graduation from an accredited nursing program with eligibility for appropriate licensure, according to VA qualification standards.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN/CCNE) or approved bridge/foreign education pathway with state licensure.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a US state, DC, or territory; GNT exception allows temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-anesthesia care across Pre-anesthesia Phase and Post-anesthesia Phase I/II, including extended care as needed.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in alignment with VA standards and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

English proficiency

RN licensure

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide specialized care across the peri-anesthesia continuum, from Pre-anesthesia through extended recovery phases for surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures.

The role requires English proficiency, a state RN license, and graduation from an accredited nursing program with eligibility for appropriate licensure, according to VA qualification standards.