Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Clarkston
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Clarkston, Washington. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel | Clarkston, WA (13-week Assignment)/n Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Clarkston, WA 99403 — 13-week travel nursing assignment for experienced perioperative and post-anesthesia care nurses. Join a perioperative team in scenic Clarkston, Washington—nestled at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, abundant outdoor recreation, and welcoming small-town community. Enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, and exploring the picturesque landscapes of the Pacific Northwest while providing high-quality PACU and outpatient services. /n/nJob Details/n /n - Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370 - $2,500/n - Assignment Duration: 13 weeks/n - Hours per Week: 40 (4 x 10-hour day shifts)/n - Setting: Operating Room / Circulate, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Perioperative, Outpatient Services/n - Start Date: March 26, 2026/n - End Date: June 25, 2026/n - Employment Type: Travel Nurse (travel nursing job)/n - Location: Clarkston, WA 99403 — Washington travel nursing job/n /n/nRequired Qualifications (PACU RN)/n /n - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state of practice)/n - Minimum 1 year PACU and pre/post-operative nursing experience (perioperative nursing experience preferred)/n - Strong nursing assessment skills with emphasis on post-anesthesia care and peri-operative education/n - Ability to recognize and manage post anesthesia and post-operative complications/n - BLS (Basic Life Support) certification — required/n - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) — preferred/n - Experience in outpatient services, day surgery, endoscopy lab, and conscious sedation is a plus/n /n/nKey Responsibilities/n /n - Provide safe, high-quality PACU nursing care and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia (post-anesthesia care nurse)/n - Float across Outpatient Services including Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, and Pre-operative Clinic as needed/n - Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, implement peri-operative education, and document care accurately/n - Identify and respond to post-anesthesia and post-operative complications, escalating to the multidisciplinary team when necessary/n - Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal outcomes/n - Maintain patient safety standards, adhere to infection control protocols, and support conscious sedation procedures/n /n/nWhy Apply/n /n - Opportunity to work as a travel PACU RN in a welcoming community in the Pacific Northwest/n - Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing jobs in Washington/n - Gain perioperative and outpatient services experience including day surgery and endoscopy/n /n/n Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Clarkston, WA. Interested travel nurses and perioperative RNs with PACU experience are encouraged to submit their application today to be considered for this 13-week travel assignment. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 470415. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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