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: 08/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 11, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position in Oregon, requiring Epic experience, an active OR RN license, and a minimum of 2 years of critical care or PACU experience.
Details
- Work in a large 38-bay Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within a hospital setting
- Serves a mixed adult and pediatric patient population, including ambulatory, acute care, and critical care patients
- Patients arrive from home, the emergency department, and inpatient settings for surgical and procedural prep and recovery
- Unit operates 24/7, with call utilized to support nights, weekends, and holidays
- Variable day/evening shifts with the possibility of some nights and/or call; potential start times include 0530, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, and 1900
- Shift schedule is 3x12-hour shifts; day shifts run 0530–1730, night shifts run 1900–0730
- Charting performed in Epic (experience required)
- Floating to a nearby affiliate hospital may be required; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
Requirements
- Active Oregon (OR) RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in adult or pediatric critical care through ICU, high-acuity ED, or PACU required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Proof of COVID vaccination required — no exemptions accepted
- Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required; charge RN references are not acceptable
- Flexibility in scheduling is required
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery and procedures, recovering patients from anesthesia, and transitioning patients to inpatient care or discharge
- Candidates who are former employees or previous travelers at this facility must provide a reference from the OHSU manager who supervised them
- Must have been away from this facility for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
- Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of consideration and may not exceed 2 weeks
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restriction applies
- First-time travelers: refer to position details for eligibility
American Traveler Job ID #P-730798. 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
About American Traveler
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.