Travel PACU RN - Perioperative Care Pro

American Traveler, LLC.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Travel reimbursements

Per diem subsidies

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with critical care or med-surg background for a 13-week perioperative care assignment in Oregon. The role requires an active Oregon RN license and TNCC, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities include pre/post-anesthesia care, PACU monitoring, documentation in Epic, and 12-hour day shifts with on-call rotations. Previous travel experience and housing support may be provided.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Oregon.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required.
• One year of critical care or two years of med-surg experience required.
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing is required; BSN preferred.
• +:Familiarity with glucometer, arterial lines, space labs, bladder scanner, and related devices
• +:Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently; assist with heavier transfers with aids
• +:CRASE training if assignment extends beyond 6 months

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthesia, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
• Monitor patients during local-only procedures and administer conscious sedation if certified.
• Use the Aldrete scoring system during PACU care.
• Document care in the Epic EMR system.
• Work 12-hour day shifts, three shifts per week (07:00-19:30).
• Participate in on-call rotation for PACU.
• Assist anesthesia providers with nerve blocks and perioperative care.
• Assist anesthesia with nerve blocks as needed
• Educate patient and caregiver on recovery, meds, wound care, and complications
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care
• Follow safety protocols for fall and infection control

Skills

Active RN license (Oregon)

TNCC certification

ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications

ACLS

PALS

CPAN

CAPA

Critical care or med-surg experience

PACU/ambulatory experience

A.S. in Nursing

CRASE training

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Epic charting

Belmont rapid infuser

Ultrasound machines

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with critical care or med-surg background for a 13-week perioperative care assignment in Oregon. The role requires an active Oregon RN license and TNCC, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities include pre/post-anesthesia care, PACU monitoring, documentation in Epic, and 12-hour day shifts with on-call rotations. Previous travel experience and housing support may be provided.