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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position with variable shifts, requiring an active OR license and recent critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 38-bay South PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) serving adult and some pediatric patients
• Provides 24/7 perianesthesia care for ambulatory, acute, and critical care patients
• Variable shift options including day, evening, and potential night shifts, with potential start times of 05:30, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 19:00
• Shift pattern generally remains consistent week to week for the duration of the contract
• Three 12-hour shifts per week, options for day (5:30–17:30) or night (19:00–7:30)
• Call required to support nights, weekends, and holidays
• Candidates may float to an affiliate hospital as required
• Responsibilities include perianesthesia care, preparing patients for surgery and procedures, recovery from anesthesia, and transition to inpatient or discharge
• Staffing is 24/7, and candidates will work with both adult and occasional pediatric populations
• Flexibility in shift times and willingness to float is necessary
• Return staff must have a 6-month break in service before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Time off requests (RTO) must be submitted at application and may not exceed two weeks
• Hospital scrubs are required

Requirements

• Active Oregon (OR) RN license required before consideration
• Minimum of 2 years experience in adult or pediatric critical care through ICU, high acuity ED, or PACU
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required with no exemptions accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months are required; one reference may be up to 3-5 years if necessary
• Charge RN references are not acceptable

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652545. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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