Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
6 days ago
Portland
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/10/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with this travel assignment in Portland, Oregon (97222). Join a leading healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest, providing expert post-anesthesia care while enjoying Portland’s vibrant city life and outdoor adventures. Apply now for this top-rated Oregon nursing job!\n \n\nRegistered Nurse Job Details\n\n • Location: Portland, OR 97222 (Oregon healthcare jobs)\n, • Assignment Type: Travel RN assignment\n, • Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital\n, • Unit: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) / Short Stay\n, • Start Date: November 10, 2025\n, • End Date: February 9, 2026\n, • Duration: 13-week contract\n, • Shifts: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 07:00-19:00, Night: 19:00-07:00)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2010 - $2160\n, • Patient Ratio: 1:3\n, • On-Call: 1 weeknight per week, 1 weekend per month\n, • Floating: Required within hospital and to affiliate facilities (vehicle required)\n, • Charting: Epic EMR\n, • Scrub Color: Any (OR/Critical Care/ED/Maternal Child: provided)\n, • Parking: Free parking available\n\n\nPACU RN Qualifications\n\n, • Active Oregon RN license (or eligibility to obtain; can submit with license pending)\n, • Minimum 1 year of recent PACU nurse or Short Stay RN experience\n, • Previous travel nursing experience required\n, • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association preferred)\n, • Proficiency with Epic charting system\n, • Reliable vehicle required for floating between healthcare facilities\n, • Ability to float to other units and affiliate hospitals as needed\n, • Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years\n\n\nPACU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the PACU and Short Stay units\n, • Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for safe recovery\n, • Administer medications, manage IVs, and perform post-op procedures\n, • Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions\n, • Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response teams\n, • Float to other nursing units and affiliate hospitals as required\n, • Participate in on-call rotation (1 weeknight/week, 1 weekend/month)\n, • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #417873. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus