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Job ID: 898071
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,473.67
Job Title
Recovery Room – Registered Nurse (PACU)
Location
Hermiston, OR | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Rotating / Weekday Flex (Variable) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments and manage patient care throughout the pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I, and post-anesthesia Phase II continuum of care
- Closely monitor patients for changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and level of consciousness; report and intervene as needed using the Aldrete scoring system in PACU
- Administer pain medications, treat post-operative nausea, manage intravenous access, and perform interventions to maintain all major body systems and fluid and electrolyte balance
- Develop individualized peri-anesthesia plans of care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and advocate for patient safety, privacy, and involvement in care decisions
- Provide patient and caregiver education on expected outcomes, medication management, wound care, activity, and signs of complications; document accurately in the electronic medical record
- Participate in on-call rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit and may be floated to other departments where qualified before core staff is reassigned
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon
- BLS, PALS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
- Minimum one year of critical care experience or two years of medical-surgical experience
- Ability to adhere to Oregon State Board of Nursing delegation guidelines and all applicable safety and infection control protocols
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous experience in Day Surgery, PACU, pre-admission services, or an ambulatory surgery center
- Conscious sedation certification, CAPA/CPAN certification, or Ultrasound Guided IV certification
- Familiarity with glucometer, arterial lines, Epic charting, bladder scanner, ultrasound machines, Belmont rapid infuser, and blood warmers
- CRASE training (may be required if assignment extends beyond six months)
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic perioperative environment with a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team
- Gain broad exposure across pre- and post-anesthesia care settings while supporting meaningful patient outcomes