Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,070 per week in Salem, OR

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PACU Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of one year acute PACU experience preferred. This includes various settings across the continuum of surgical services, including Pre-Surgical Screening, Prep/Recovery, Operating Room, Endoscopy, and PACU.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: PACU Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of one year acute PACU experience preferred. License: Current unencumbered licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. Certifications: BLS issued by the American Heart Association required except for Pre-Surgical Screening. Must-Have: AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within 6 months of hire for Endoscopy Prep/Recovery. AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within 6 months of hire for Prep/Recovery PACU. Professional certification preferred. Description: The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, quality healthcare to patients. This includes various settings across the continuum of surgical services, including Pre-Surgical Screening, Prep/Recovery, Operating Room, Endoscopy, and PACU. The position includes 36 hours per week, scheduled as either 3-12 hour shifts or 4-9 hour shifts, depending on staffing needs. No night shifts, call, or holidays are required. Responsibilities encompass monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, assisting with recovery processes, and providing discharge instructions. The role also requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care. Candidates must be able to manage a variety of procedures and interventions, including but not limited to, end tidal CO2 monitoring, pain assessment and management, and medication reconciliation. Effective communication, time management, and patient advocacy skills are essential for success in this position.