Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PACU in Clarkston, Washington. Travel assignment starts 07/20/2026 for 13 weeks in a long-term care (nursing home) setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,273 to $2,425 with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift is 10 hours, days, four days per week, with a shared on-call rotation. The role emphasizes perioperative nursing care in the PACU/SSSU, with potential to float to related outpatient services as needed while supporting patient recovery and safe discharge.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,273–$2,425 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 10-hour day shifts
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Setting: Long-term care (Nursing Home)

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive peri-operative and PACU nursing care, including monitoring post-anesthesia recovery, airway management, vital signs, pain control, and complication recognition.
- Conduct peri-operative assessments, deliver patient education, and support discharge planning and instructions.
- Float to the applicable Outpatient Services areas as needed, including Day surgery, Endoscopy Lab, Pre-operative Clinic, and related procedures requiring conscious sedation.
- Identify post-anesthesia and post-operative complications early; respond promptly and collaborate with the anesthesia and surgical teams.
- Document care accurately, communicate changes to the care team, and uphold patient safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions, appropriate perioperative care, and adherence to care plans.

Requirements
- Active RN license in Washington state (current and unrestricted)
- Strong Pre-operative, PACU, and Phase II peri-operative skills
- Ability to work 10-hour shifts and participate in a shared on-call rotation
- Willingness to float to multiple service areas within outpatient/perioperative contexts as needed
- Effective nursing assessment, education, and communication skills
- Prior experience in PACU/SSSU and perioperative environments preferred

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing access to assignment opportunities within Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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