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Job ID: 898072
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,473.67
Job Title
Recovery Room RN – PACU
Location
Hermiston, OR | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized peri-anesthesia plans of care for pre- and post-operative patients across Phase I and Phase II recovery
- Closely monitor patients for changes in vital signs, oxygen saturation, and level of consciousness; report and intervene per established medical guidelines using the Aldrete scoring system
- Initiate and manage intravenous access; administer pain medications and anti-nausea treatments; assist anesthesia with nerve blocks as needed
- Maintain patient airway and respiratory function; perform interventions to support all major body systems and promote normothermia throughout the continuum of care
- Provide patient and caregiver education on expected outcomes, medication management, wound care, activity, and signs of complications
- Participate in on-call rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit; accurately document in the electronic medical record and adhere to all safety protocols including fall risk and infection control
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
- Agency nurses may be floated to other departments where qualified before core staff is floated
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 team focused on high-quality patient outcomes
- Consistent weekday schedule with a defined shift window, supporting work-life balance during a contract engagement