Posted 09/21/2026 · Job #519718
PACU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Oregon City, Oregon
Job Description
PACU Registered Nurse Jobs – Contract Opportunity in Oregon City, Oregon
Looking for PACU RN contract jobs in Oregon City, OR? Join a dynamic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in beautiful Oregon City, Oregon, a scenic and welcoming community in the Willamette Valley with easy access to outdoor recreation, historic charm, and the greater Portland metro area. This PACU Registered Nurse role offers the chance to care for a diverse patient population while working alongside a collaborative clinical team in a fast-paced recovery environment.
Job Details
- Setting: PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit / Recovery Room
- Location: Oregon City, OR 97045
- Schedule: Day shift, 4×10-hour shifts
- Shift Duration: 10 hours
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280 – $2,400
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Patient Ratio: 1:2
- On-Call: Required, with weekend on-call coverage
- Orientation: 20 hours
- Charting System: Epic experience required
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of PACU or ICU nursing experience
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Strong knowledge of PACU recovery workflows and postoperative patient monitoring
- Ability to work with adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient populations
- Comfortable floating between units based on patient care needs
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for assignment needs
- Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia recovery care for surgical patients
- Monitor airway status, vital signs, pain level, sedation, and overall patient recovery
- Support phase I and phase II recovery and prepare patients for discharge or transfer
- Perform ongoing assessments and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Manage IV therapy, arterial lines, central line care, and blood product administration as needed
- Administer and monitor medications, including narcotics, analgesics, and IV drips when appropriate
- Care for patients recovering from orthopedic, neuro, ENT, vascular, GI, gynecologic, and pediatric procedures
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver efficient, patient-centered healthcare
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in Epic
- Maintain a calm, compassionate presence while supporting patients and families through recovery
Apply now to join a rewarding Oregon healthcare job as a PACU Registered Nurse in Oregon City, OR.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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