Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

TLC Healthforce•Seaside, OR

3d•$2,330 - $2,486

About The Position

Step into a pivotal PACU nursing role as a Registered Nurse in Seaside, Oregon, where your expertise guides patients through the crucial window after anesthesia. In this dedicated PACU assignment, you’ll assess vitals, manage airway and pain, monitor for nausea and hemodynamic changes, and partner with anesthesia and surgical teams to discharge patients safely and compassionately. The start date is February 2, 2026, for a multiweek assignment, with weekly pay in the range of $2,330 to $2,486 and the opportunity to extend based on performance and facility need. This is more than a contract—it’s a chance to influence patient outcomes, mentor teammates, and advance your perioperative nursing career. You’ll experience the serenity of the Oregon coast as you contribute to high-quality recovery care, while enjoying a lifestyle that blends professional purpose with coastal living, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Oregon’s Seaside location blends coastal charm with professional opportunity. The area offers a classic Pacific Northwest vibe: wide sandy beaches, dramatic sunsets, a strollable boardwalk, and a community that values work-life balance. Outside the hospital, you can explore tide pools, scenic trails, and waterfront dining, then unwind with weekend getaways to nearby Portland for culture, craft breweries, and diverse cuisine. For nurses who crave variety, our program also provides placements in other U.S. locations, expanding your clinical exposure and personal horizons while you maintain dependable support from a trusted travel partner. You’ll gain experience across different hospital systems, patient populations, and interprofessional teams, sharpening clinical judgment, adaptability, and communication—benefits that travel assignments uniquely offer. In this PACU role, your responsibilities center on safe, patient-centered recovery. You’ll monitor post-anesthesia patients as they emerge, interpret vital signs, adjust analgesia plans as needed, manage airway equipment, and respond rapidly to changes in status. You’ll perform timely, comprehensive assessments, document findings accurately, and communicate clearly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and bedside teams to ensure smooth handoffs and robust discharge planning. You’ll support early mobilization, provide postoperative education to patients and families, and uphold the highest standards of infection control, medication safety, and chart integrity. The position also offers avenues for growth: you can pursue advanced PACU competencies, perioperative leadership tracks, and specialty certifications, with access to mentorship and structured education to boost confidence and career momentum. We encourage extension opportunities on successful assignments, helping you deepen your community ties while continuing to broaden your clinical repertoire. Our benefits package reflects a commitment to your success. In addition to competitive compensation, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and robust housing assistance designed to ease relocation. You’ll have access to 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring smooth onboarding and ongoing assistance while you’re away from home. A full spectrum of resources—from credentialing support and clinical orientation to hands-on coaching and peer collaboration—helps you thrive on assignment. We emphasize a supportive, empowering work culture where your skills are valued, your voice matters, and your professional development is a shared priority. Our leaders are committed to creating environments where nurses can grow, collaborate, and excel, while delivering compassionate care to every patient. If you’re ready to apply your PACU expertise in a setting that honors coastal living and professional growth, this is your moment. Start February 2, 2026, and discover a role that blends meaningful patient impact with exploration across the country. We invite you to bring your resilience, clinical excellence, and collaborative spirit to a team that appreciates your contributions and actively supports your career trajectory. Please note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Assess vitals
Manage airway and pain
Monitor for nausea and hemodynamic changes
Partner with anesthesia and surgical teams to discharge patients safely and compassionately
Monitor post-anesthesia patients as they emerge
Interpret vital signs
Adjust analgesia plans as needed
Manage airway equipment
Respond rapidly to changes in status
Perform timely, comprehensive assessments
Document findings accurately
Communicate clearly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and bedside teams to ensure smooth handoffs and robust discharge planning
Support early mobilization
Provide postoperative education to patients and families
Uphold the highest standards of infection control, medication safety, and chart integrity