PACU | Registered Nurse

Travel PACU Registered Nurse – 13-Week Assignment in Clarkston, Washington

Experienced PACU or SSSU Registered Nurse wanted for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Clarkston, WA. Join a perioperative nursing team providing pre-operative, post-operative, Phase II recovery, and post-anesthesia care across outpatient surgical services.

Located in southeastern Washington near the scenic Snake River and Hells Canyon region, Clarkston offers a welcoming community and a beautiful outdoor setting for your next travel nursing job.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse / Perioperative Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Clarkston, Washington
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts with a variable schedule and shared on-call rotation
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours; schedules may include up to 40 hours per week
• Work Setting: On-site perioperative and outpatient surgical services

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
• Minimum of 2 years of recent SSSU, PACU, pre-operative, or post-operative nursing experience
• Strong clinical skills in pre-op, post-op, PACU, and Phase II recovery nursing
• Experience caring for patients in endoscopy and infusion settings
• Ability to participate in a shared on-call rotation
• Strong patient assessment, communication, prioritization, and patient education skills

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout the pre-operative, intraoperative support, and post-anesthesia recovery process
• Assess, monitor, and care for patients in PACU and Phase II recovery areas
• Recognize and respond promptly to post-anesthesia and post-operative complications
• Provide perioperative education to patients and families
• Float throughout outpatient services, including day surgery, endoscopy, the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and the pre-operative clinic
• Support hospital needs involving conscious sedation for special procedures
• Collaborate with the perioperative care team to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this travel PACU Registered Nurse opportunity in Clarkston, Washington, and join a collaborative perioperative healthcare team.

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.