Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,300 to $2,400 per week in Hermiston, OR

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Hermiston
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Hermiston, OR Agency: Job.com Pay: $2,300 to $2,400 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Job.com to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Hermiston, Oregon, 97838! RN - PACU Pay Information $2,300 to $2,400 per week Shift Details Days - 3 x 12 hours About the Position Job Title: Registered Nurse – PACU (Day Shift) Job Type: Contract / Travel Status: Open Posted Date: 11/07/2025 Tentative Start Date: 11/07/2025 Assignment Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 06:00 – 14:30 Position Urgency: Normal Job Summary: The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse provides high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and diagnostic procedures. The nurse is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and supporting patients in the immediate post-anesthesia period, managing pain and complications, and ensuring safe recovery before discharge or transfer. This role involves caring for pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I and II, and procedural sedation patients. The PACU RN serves as a patient advocate and ensures continuity of care in collaboration with the perioperative team. Key Responsibilities: Deliver safe and effective nursing care to patients in pre- and post-anesthesia phases, utilizing the nursing process. Assess, monitor, and record patients’ physiological and psychological status during recovery from anesthesia or sedation. Manage airways, monitor vital signs, and intervene as needed to prevent or manage complications. Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered, including pain management and antiemetics. Provide preoperative education and postoperative instructions to patients and families. Assist with procedural sedation and monitoring of local-only cases in the OR as needed. Maintain accurate documentation in the Epic EMR system. Participate in on-call rotation for the PACU on a regularly scheduled basis. Ensure adherence to infection control, patient safety, and hospital policies at all times. Supervise and direct assigned personnel to ensure consistent delivery of quality care. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Licensure/Certifications: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license – state of Oregon (must be active at time of submission) BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA approved ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA approved PALS preferred Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent PACU or peri-anesthesia nursing experience Experience providing procedural sedation and caring for post-anesthesia patients Epic EMR experience preferred 28783414EXPTEMP

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