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Travel RN - Pediatric PACUAmerican Traveler Portland, Oregon, United States Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: DaysLength (weeks): 13
Openings: 1Start date: 2026-12-01$2,521.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description: American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pediatric PACU RN for a pediatric hospital setting requiring OR RN licensure, BLS, and PALS certifications. Details Pediatric PACU unit providing pre- and postoperative care to patients from birth to 18 years, with some patients up to age 25 cared for based on diagnosis Supports a wide range of surgical specialties including cardiothoracic, dental, dermatology, endoscopy, GI, general surgery, hematology/oncology, nephrology, neurology, OB/GYN, oncology, ophthalmic, oral/maxillofacial, organ transplant, orthopedic, ENT, plastics, podiatry, and urology Schedule consists of 3x12-hour day shifts, variable days Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:30 PMPossible on-call requirements for weekends and nights Must cover 2 of the 3 winter holidays Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals based on unit needs Epic EMR experience required
Requirements:
  • Active RN license required, with active OR license required for consideration
  • Valid state license preferred at time of submissionBLS and PALS certifications required; specialty certification preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years current experience in pediatric ICU, PACU, sedation, or ED required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, respiratory and ventilator care, chest tube management, pre/post-op care, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition and management, neurological assessment, and ICP monitoring
  • Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE, malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment and management, and pediatric medication/reversal agent administration
  • Two manager or supervisor references required from within the last 24 months; charge RN references not acceptedCOVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
Additional Information:
  • Provide pre- and postoperative nursing care to pediatric surgical patients across a wide range of specialties
  • Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
  • Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no mile radius restriction
  • Returning staff must have been gone at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
  • Former OHSU employees or travelers must provide a reference from their previous OHSU supervisor
  • Requested time off must be submitted upfront and not exceed 2 weeks
  • First-time travelers may be considered with a BSN and other qualifying criteria
Hours per week: 36 Hours per shift: 12

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