RN: PACU

Job Description:

Support patients throughout their surgical experience on a travel healthcare contract in Hermiston. You will provide pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I, and Phase II care; assess patients, manage IV access, monitor airway and vital signs, administer medications, manage pain and nausea, and provide discharge education. The role includes caring for patients undergoing local procedures, assisting with nerve blocks as needed, documenting in the electronic medical record, and participating in scheduled post-anesthesia call rotation. This assignment offers focused perioperative work with opportunities to use critical-care judgment in a recovery setting.

Weather:

Hermiston offers generally comfortable seasonal conditions for enjoying the area between shifts, with opportunities to spend time outdoors when the weather is pleasant.

Fun Things To Do:

• Local Outdoors: Enjoy walking, scenic drives, and outdoor recreation around Hermiston.
• Local Food: Explore area restaurants, cafés, and community events.
• Day Trip - Columbia River Area: Spend a day enjoying riverside scenery and outdoor activities.
• Day Trip - Walla Walla Area: Visit nearby shops, restaurants, and regional attractions.
• Day Trip - Pendleton Area: Discover local history, arts, dining, and surrounding scenery.

Job Specifics:

Location: Hermiston, Oregon

Shift: 12-hour nights; internal schedule details indicate Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week