Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse – Pediatric PACU Job in Portland, OR 97239

Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse needed for a Pediatric PACU in Portland, Oregon (97239). Portland offers a welcoming Pacific Northwest setting with the convenience of a major city. Join a specialized post-anesthesia care team providing compassionate recovery care for children and adolescents in a high-acuity pediatric surgical setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: 10/13/2026
• End Date: 1/12/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890–$1,990
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Pattern: 3 shifts per week, typically 8:00 AM–8:30 PM, with variable weekdays
• Call: May be required on weekends and nights
• Openings: 3
• Location: Portland, OR 97239
• Environment: Pediatric pre-op and post-op recovery care with a wide variety of surgical specialties

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of registered nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Epic experience required
• Traditional AHA certifications required; RQI is not accepted
• Strong pediatric PACU or pediatric ICU experience preferred
• Experience with blood product administration, chest tube management, extubation support, dysrhythmia recognition, and pediatric pain management
• Ability to care for patients from birth through 18 years of age, with occasional care for older patients in specialized recovery settings
• References required
• Must be comfortable with floating as needed and meeting pre-start compliance deadlines

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative and postoperative care to pediatric patients recovering from surgery or procedures
• Monitor patients in Phase I PACU and support safe recovery from anesthesia
• Assess and manage pain, airway status, vital signs, and neurological changes in pediatric patients
• Support recovery for a broad range of specialties, including cardiothoracic, general surgery, ENT, orthopedics, oncology, ophthalmology, urology, and more
• Assist with specialized interventions such as chest tube management, ventilated patient care, central line support, and transfusion monitoring
• Respond to pediatric recovery concerns including laryngospasm, bronchospasm, emergence delirium, and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, family-centered care
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols for patient safety and recovery readiness
• Adapt to variable scheduling, potential call coverage, and occasional floating based on unit needs

Apply now for this Pediatric PACU travel RN opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional pediatric recovery care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.