Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Hermiston, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Hermiston, OR
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Hermiston, Oregon, 97838!

Job ID: 902391

Job Title


Recovery Room RN - PACU

Location


Hermiston, OR | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | 07:00-19:30 | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and manage patient care across pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I, and post-anesthesia Phase II stages of the surgical experience
• Closely monitor patients for changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and level of consciousness; report and intervene as needed using established medical guidelines and the Aldrete scoring system
• Administer pain medications, treat post-operative nausea, initiate and manage intravenous access, and perform interventions to maintain respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and other systemic functions
• Develop individualized peri-anesthesia plans of care; assist anesthesia with nerve blocks as needed; administer medications following the 8 rights of safe medication practices
• Provide patient and caregiver education on expected outcomes, medication management, wound care, diet, activity restrictions, anesthesia side effects, and signs of complications
• Participate in on-call rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit; accurately document in the electronic medical record; adhere to safety protocols including fall risk and infection control; agency staff may be floated to other qualified departments before core staff

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) or higher
• 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
• If assignment extends beyond six months, CRASE training will be required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 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, Spacelabs monitoring, Epic charting, bladder scanner, ultrasound machines, Belmont rapid infuser, and blood warmers

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic perioperative environment where your critical care expertise directly impacts patient recovery and surgical outcomes
• Supportive team setting with opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and specialty certification development

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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