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Pacu Manager Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/28/2026 * Duration: 16 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Post ...

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/15/2026 * Duration: 13 ... Efficiently manages patient flow through the recovery unit * Local candidates accepted at the same ...

Assured Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start ...

Assured Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Milwaukie, Oregon. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * ...

Travel PACU RN

Milwaukie, OR · On-site

$2.1K - $2.2K/day

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/28/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel PACU Registered Nurse | Milwaukie ...

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/28/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel MedPro Healthcare Staffing ...

Travel PACU RN

Portland, OR · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/day

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel PACU Registered Nurse | Portland, OR ...

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Pacu Manager information

What is a pacu manager?

A PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Manager oversees the operations of the recovery unit where patients are monitored after surgery. They manage nursing staff, ensure patient safety, maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, and coordinate care with surgical and anesthesia teams. Their role involves staffing, budgeting, and implementing best practices to optimize patient outcomes. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a pacu manager?

A PACU Manager oversees the post-anesthesia care unit by managing staffing schedules, supervising nursing care, ensuring adherence to recovery protocols, and facilitating effective patient hand-offs between surgical and nursing teams. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of patient safety, monitoring clinical outcomes, and leading staff education or process improvement initiatives. Additionally, PACU Managers often coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other departments to optimize patient throughput and resolve any care challenges. This dynamic role requires balancing administrative duties with hands-on support for both patients and nursing staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pacu manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PACU Manager, you need a solid background in post-anesthesia patient care, nursing leadership, and staff management, usually supported by a BSN degree and relevant RN licensure. Familiarity with perioperative information systems, patient monitoring equipment, and certifications such as ACLS and PALS is often required. Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills help manage staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams effectively. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe patient recovery, regulatory compliance, and smooth team operations in a busy surgical setting.

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Infographic showing various Pacu Manager job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

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Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.
As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
  • Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
  • Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
  • Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.
PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 1 Year
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TNAA TotalMed RN Job ID #1483925. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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About Travel Nurse Across America

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Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA) is a leading healthcare staffing firm headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Their primary focus lies within the healthcare industry, specializing in providing travel nurses for medical facilities across the country. Founded in 1999, TNAA has thrived over the years by maintaining an unwavering dedication to quality service, reliability, and personalized care for both the clients and the teams they contract. Their mission is driven by their commitment to improve the lives of the patients they serve by ensuring they're provided with the most highly skilled, caring, and dedicated healthcare professionals.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services and health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

North Little Rock, AR, US