Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,086 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hermiston, Oregon.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 30 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  30 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pre-Admission Services position requiring OR RN licensure and prior surgical nursing experience.

• Work in the Pre-Admission Services (PAS) department conducting pre-operative patient assessments and risk evaluations
• Perform assessments via telephone consultations and in-person visits
• Collaborate with PAS advanced practice provider, anesthesia team, surgeons, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Uses Epic EMR for documentation and InBasket message triage
• Coordinate pre-operative testing, consultations, and medical clearances based on patient risk factors
• Day shift schedule of 3x10-hour shifts per week (Monday, Tuesday, Friday)
• Agency nurses may be floated to other qualified departments before core staff

• Active, unrestricted Oregon and Washington RN licenses required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CRASE training required (mandatory if assignment extends beyond 6 months)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience required
• Previous surgical experience required
• Epic EHR experience required
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse patient population
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and frequently push, pull, or reposition objects up to 25 lbs

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments including medical history, medications, allergies, and prior surgical/anesthetic experiences
• Identify high-risk patients requiring additional medical clearance, optimization, or specialty consultation
• Provide pre-operative patient education on procedures, anesthesia options, dietary restrictions, medication management, and arrival procedures
• Support patients and families through informed consent processes and discharge planning discussions
• Function as an integral member of the perioperative care team, collaborating with CRNAs, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and OR nursing staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings for high-risk patients
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and DNV regulatory standards and participate in required DNV education
• Work in an indoor healthcare environment with frequent exposure to infectious materials, requiring standard PPE use

American Traveler Job  #P-742911. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 30 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - PACU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.