Pediatric | Registered Nurse

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job – Portland, OR 97239

Pediatric PACU travel RN needed in Portland, Oregon, for a 13-week assignment in a high-acuity children’s hospital setting. Portland offers a welcoming, vibrant environment with easy access to scenic parks, local dining, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, making it an appealing place to live and work. If you’re an experienced Registered Nurse with pediatric post-anesthesia care, PACU, or pediatric ICU experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative healthcare team and provide compassionate recovery care to children and young adults.

Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric PACU / Pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care
• Setting: Pediatric post-anesthesia care / day hospital environment
• Type: Travel RN job
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• End Date: 01/05/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (08:00 - 20:30)
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890 - $1,990
• Location: Portland, OR 97239
• Schedule Notes: Variable days Monday-Friday; possible weekend and night call; must cover 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Float: May float as needed based on patient census

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• BLS and PALS certification required
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) experience required
• Experience in pediatric PACU, Phase I PACU, or pediatric ICU strongly preferred
• Strong clinical skills in blood product administration, ventilated patient care, chest tube management, pain management, and dysrhythmia recognition
• Ability to complete travel nurse compliance requirements, references, and background review
• Comfortable caring for pediatric patients from birth through adolescence, with occasional care for older young adults as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to pediatric patients recovering from a wide range of procedures
• Monitor patients closely in Phase I PACU, supporting airway management, pain control, and safe recovery
• Assess and respond to pediatric post-op needs including chest tube care, extubation support, dysrhythmia recognition, and emergency interventions as needed
• Maintain a safe, family-centered environment while delivering excellent bedside nursing care
• Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to support smooth patient flow and positive outcomes
• Provide care for patients undergoing complex surgical and specialty procedures across multiple service lines
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and documentation standards while using Epic for charting
• Support flexible scheduling needs, including call coverage and holiday rotation

Apply now to join this Pediatric RN travel opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and make a meaningful impact in children’s healthcare.

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.