Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,052 to $2,179 per week in Portland, OR

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,052–$2,179

SKILLS

Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cancer, Catheterization, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Discharge Plans, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Home Care, Hospital, Human Health, Life Insurance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Office, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Postanesthesia, Project Tracking, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care

LOCATION

PORTLAND, OR

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1 day ago

TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in PORTLAND, Oregon, 97216!

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 6/22/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2052.00 - $2179.00

This department (i.e. PACU) provides patient monitoring and care during the immediate post anesthesia period. Care may include primary as well as secondary recovery phases. In addition, PACU may provide patient care for over flow patients and specific procedures, such as therapeutic or diagnostic blocks for pain control, insertion of epidural or central catheters, or electroconvulsive therapy.In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN-OR(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS(Copy needed); ACLS(Copy needed); PALS(Copy needed)

Facility Location
Nestled at the junction of two great rivers, ringed by pristine forests and ancient volcanoes, Oregon’s largest city is a great base for exploring the rugged Northwest while on assignment. Regularly voted as one of the “most livable cities” in the nation, Portland boasts a vital arts scene, beautiful parks, an abundance of microbreweries and a relaxed, unhurried way of life.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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