Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,086 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hermiston, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 30 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x10hrs
• Hours: 30 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pre-Admission Services position requiring OR RN experience and Epic proficiency to conduct comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments.

Details

• Pre-Admission Services (PAS) department within a hospital/clinic setting
• Conducts pre-operative assessments via telephone and in-person consultations
• Day shift, Wed-Sat, 0800-1830
• 3 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift
• Utilizes Epic EMR for documentation and InBasket message triage
• Uses clinical equipment including EKG, vital sign monitors, glucometer, and scales
• Collaborates with anesthesia team, surgeons, CRNAs, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• May be floated to other departments where qualified, after core staff

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted OR and WA RN licenses required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience required
• Previous surgical experience required
• Epic EHR experience required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
• CRASE training required if assignment extends beyond 6 months
• PALS and specialty certifications (CPAN, CAPA, CNOR) preferred
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse patient population
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patient transfers over 100 lbs with proper technique/aids

Additional Information

• Performs comprehensive pre-operative risk assessments including medical history, medication, and allergy review
• Identifies high-risk patients requiring additional medical clearance or specialty consultation
• Coordinates pre-operative testing, consultations, and medical clearances
• Provides patient education on procedures, anesthesia options, NPO guidelines, and post-op expectations
• Acts as patient advocate and supports informed consent understanding
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning for high-risk patients
• Maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and DNV standards
• Frequent exposure to infectious materials and hazardous equipment requiring PPE use
• Works independently while closely coordinating with the perioperative care team

American Traveler Job ID #P-742910. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 30.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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