Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,074 per week in Clarkston, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Clarkston, WA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,074 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - PACU / Perioperative Services

Job Summary

Join our dedicated nursing team in Clarkston, Washington, providing expert care within a dynamic Outpatient Services environment. This role focuses on the comprehensive perioperative patient journey, from pre-operative assessment and education through post-anesthesia and Phase II recovery.

The successful candidate will float across various outpatient areas, including Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and the Pre-operative Clinic, while also supporting conscious sedation procedures. This position requires strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to recognize and manage post-operative complications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for perioperative patients across Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Pre-operative Clinic.
• Perform thorough pre-operative assessments, patient education, and preparation for surgical procedures.
• Monitor and manage patients during post-anesthesia recovery (Phase I and Phase II), ensuring stable vital signs and pain management.
• Identify and promptly respond to post-anesthesia and post-operative complications.
• Assist with the monitoring and care of patients undergoing conscious sedation for special procedures.
• Float as needed to support staffing needs across the entire Outpatient Services area.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Demonstrated strong clinical skills in Pre-operative, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Phase II recovery.
• Ability to float effectively within a multi-specialty outpatient setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in peri-operative nursing assessment and care planning.
• Proficiency in post-anesthesia and post-operative patient management.
• Skill in recognizing and managing post-anesthesia and post-operative complications.
• Experience with conscious sedation monitoring and support.
• Strong patient education and communication skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a variable and floating environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Schedule: Variable days per week, with a shared on-call rotation.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-08-31

Licensing Requirements

• State RN License: Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Certifications: Not specified.