Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,500 to $2,600 per week in Roseburg, OR
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Roseburg, OR
Location: Roseburg, OR
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts with varied start times between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Day shifts; 5x8 schedule; manager-assigned, flexibility requested)
Hours per Week: 36
About United Health Care StaffingAt United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities- Provide exceptional post-anesthesia care in Phase I and Phase II, ensuring safe recovery and smooth transitions to the next level of care
- Perform thorough pre-op assessments and prepare patients for procedures with attention to detail and patient comfort
- Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and cardiac rhythms, interpret strips, and respond appropriately to life-threatening rhythms
- Chart accurately in MEDITECH and on paper (ORSC uses a mix), maintaining clear and timely documentation
- Float between Mercy Medical Center (MMC) and ORSC recovery areas as needed, adapting quickly to different unit workflows
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, charge nurses, and MAs to coordinate safe, efficient patient care
- Educate patients and families on post-op care and discharge instructions to promote positive outcomes
- Current RN licensure (OR license not required at time of submittal; facility will request a 90-day emergency license if needed)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience (per job posting)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
- Demonstrated experience with MEDITECH EMR required
- Experience caring for Phase I and Phase II post-op patients
- Comfortable reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms (RNs, not monitor techs)
- Ability and willingness to float between MMC and ORSC recovery
- BSN not required (posting indicates BSN: No)
- Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU) and Pre-Operative nursing skills
- Meditech electronic medical record proficiency
- Patient monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Familiarity with Phase I and Phase II recovery protocols
- Experience with both electronic and paper charting workflows
- Ability to work in a fast-paced OR/PACU environment and handle varied case volumes
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills
- Licensure assistance — facility will request a 90-day emergency OR license if needed
- Supportive team environment with dedicated charge nurses and MAs to help you succeed
- Comprehensive orientation with preceptor support until you’re comfortable
- Paid time off and schedule stability through 5x8 day shifts (talk to the manager about exact schedules)
- Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education
- Help with travel logistics and reimbursement guidance for contract assignments
- Opportunity to gain broad perioperative experience across PACU, Pre-op, and ORSC recovery
Explore the natural beauty around Roseburg when you’re off shift: cast a line or paddle on the Umpqua River, hike scenic trails in the Umpqua National Forest, and sample local wines in Umpqua Valley Wine Country. Enjoy nearby outdoor gems like Toketee and Clear Lake for waterfalls and serene views, visit the Douglas County Museum for a local-history fix, or take a day trip toward Crater Lake and coastal towns for weekend adventures.
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