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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post OpLocation: Portland, ORAgency: AMN HealthcarePay: $2,052 to $2,179 per weekShift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hoursContract Duration: 13 WeeksStart Date: 6/8/2026About the PositionJob Description & RequirementsRegistered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)StartDate: 6/8/2026Available Shifts: 12 DPay Rate: $2052.00 - $2179.00This 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): PreferredAcute care facility experience: PreferredLicenses/Certifications:Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: RequiredCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: RequiredDepartment Specific License/Certifications:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or RQIACLS: RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: RequiredEssential 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 QualificationsCurrent OR RN license (#/expiration)BLS, ACLS, PALSPACU SCL and Reference within a yearRTO Upon SubmissionFacility LocationNestled 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 BenefitsAt AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:Competitive pay ratesFree, quality, private housingMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) and Flex SpendingLife InsuranceAccident and Short-term Disability CoverageFree Continuing EducationRefer a friend and earn extra cash! 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. Post anesthesia care unit nurse, PACU, PACU nurse, post anesthesia, post-operative, anesthesia, PACU RN, nursing, nurses, registered nurse, RN, R.N., medical, hospital, patient care, healthcare, health careRequirementsCurrent OR RN license (#/expiration)BLS, ACLS, PALSPACU SCL and Reference within a yearRTO Upon SubmissionBenefitsAt AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:Competitive pay ratesFree, quality, private housingMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) and Flex SpendingLife InsuranceAccident and Short-term Disability CoverageFree Continuing EducationRefer a friend and earn extra cash!