PACU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Hermiston, OR
Compensation
$2,420.00 - 2,550.00/week
PACU RN Details
Location
Address : Hermiston, OR, 97838
Job Description
Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Hermiston, Oregon
Seeking a travel PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week nursing contract in Hermiston, Oregon. Bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a rewarding Post-Anesthesia Care Unit assignment. You’ll care for patients before and after procedures, supporting safe recovery through attentive assessment, clinical judgment, and clear communication with patients and the care team. Hermiston, in Eastern Oregon, offers a welcoming community and access to the region’s scenic landscapes and outdoor recreation.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing
- Location: Hermiston, Oregon
- Assignment: 13 weeks, November 23, 2026–February 22, 2027
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. (listed shift duration: 8 hours)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,420–$2,550
- Position type: Travel nursing assignment
Travel PACU Nurse Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon.
- Current BLS, PALS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications.
- At least 1 year of critical care experience or 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
- Previous experience in PACU, day surgery, pre-admission services, or an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
- Conscious sedation, CAPA/CPAN, and ultrasound-guided IV certifications are preferred.
- Ability to provide safe, responsive patient care in a fast-paced setting and meet the physical demands of bedside nursing, with appropriate assistance and equipment for patient transfers.
PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Assess patients during pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia phases of care, complete admissions, and develop individualized plans of care.
- Monitor vital signs, oxygenation, consciousness, airway, and recovery progress; use the Aldrete scoring system and promptly report or respond to changes in condition.
- Initiate and manage IV access; administer medications safely and evaluate interventions, including pain and nausea management.
- Support respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and other essential functions; assist anesthesia providers with nerve blocks as needed.
- Promote surgical-site integrity, infection prevention, and normothermia throughout recovery.
- Educate patients and support people about recovery expectations, medications, wound care, activity, and signs of complications.
- Coordinate care and handoffs with the interdisciplinary team, delegate within Oregon nursing guidelines, and document accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Protect patient privacy, follow safety protocols, maintain required competencies, and float to other qualified departments when assigned.
Apply now for this travel PACU RN opportunity in Hermiston, Oregon.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.