Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview Registered Nurse - PACU in Clarkston, WA. Start date 08/31/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Earn $2,582–$2,616 per week with 36 guaranteed hours on 10-hour shifts in a long-term care setting with PACU/SSSU responsibilities. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,582–$2,616 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 10-hour shifts
• Start date: 08/31/2026
• Work setting: Long-term care facility with PACU/SSSU responsibilities and outpatient services scope

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PACU and perioperative nursing care across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, including monitoring for anesthesia-related complications
• Float to Outpatient Services areas (Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, PACU, Pre-operative Clinic) and support conscious sedation procedures as needed
• Perform nursing assessments, perioperative education, and care planning; recognize and respond to post-anesthesia and postoperative complications
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, manage airway and ventilation per protocol, and collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams
• Maintain documentation in the electronic health record; ensure patient safety and infection control standards; monitor equipment readiness and sterile technique
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation as part of the schedule

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license to practice in the assignment location (as applicable)
• PACU/SSSU experience with Phase II skills; strong perioperative assessment and education capabilities
• Ability to float to Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, PACU, Pre-operative Clinic; support conscious sedation procedures
• Demonstrated ability to recognize post-anesthesia and postoperative complications and respond appropriately
• Availability for a 4-10 shift pattern with shared on-call rotation; flexibility for variable scheduling
• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Benefits and Support

• 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 13-week assignment
• Travel and onboarding support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Dedicated recruiter and assignment team for ongoing support
• Access to credentialing and onboarding assistance during the assignment

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