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Pediatric Pacu Rn Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Pend Lic Pacu Rn 1st timers ok - Pend Lic Pacu Rn - Req 9626 Will position float between units: Yes Is on-call required? Yes typically 2 days a week plus some weekends on rotation Are weekends ...

Travel PACU RN

Portland, OR · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Travel PACU RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Portland, Oregon Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Portland ...

Travel PACU RN

Portland, OR · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/day

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Travel PACU Registered Nurse | Portland, OR | Contract Quick Look * Weekly Gross Pay: $2,048 - $2,156 * Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (09:00 - 19:30) * Start Date: 09/15/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks GLC is ...

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics

Portland, OR · On-site

$2.3K - $3.1K/wk

Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days ... Pediatric PACU experience required; PALS required.Are 48 hours approved: NoPLEASE NOTE-Must have a ...

RN Amb Surg/PACU City: Newport State: OR Job Type: Travel Discipline: RN Speciality: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Facility Setting: Short Term Acute Care (STAC) Accepting Locals per Radius Rule?: Yes ...

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How much do pediatric pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu rn in Oregon is $2,457.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,930.77 and $2,948.08 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pediatric PACU RN?

A Pediatric PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for children recovering from anesthesia after surgery or procedures. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess for complications, and provide emotional support to both the child and their family. Their responsibilities include collaborating with surgical teams, ensuring a smooth recovery, and preparing patients for discharge or transfer to other units. Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies are essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pediatric PACU RN?

To excel as a Pediatric PACU RN, you need expertise in pediatric nursing, post-anesthesia care, and patient assessment, supported by an active RN license and typically PALS certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pediatric monitoring equipment, and medication administration systems is crucial. Outstanding communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to ease children and anxious families set exceptional nurses apart. These skills are vital for providing safe, compassionate, and effective care during children’s critical recovery period after surgery.

What are the main challenges faced by Pediatric PACU RNs and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges for Pediatric PACU RNs is managing the unique responses children can have coming out of anesthesia, including pain, confusion, and fear. Nurses must be vigilant in monitoring for complications while providing swift, comforting care and clear explanations to both young patients and their families. Building trust and rapport quickly is essential, as is adapting communication techniques for different developmental stages. Support from the PACU team and collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and child life specialists are important for ensuring positive outcomes and reducing stress for everyone involved.

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Cities in Oregon with the most Pediatric Pacu Rn job openings:

Infographic showing various Pediatric Pacu Rn job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 24% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,813 per year, or $61.4 per hour.

PACU - Portland, Oregon

Stability Healthcare

Portland, OR • On-site

$2.0K/wk

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Posted 23 days ago


Job description

PACU Jobs in Oregon

Location Portland, Oregon Shift Rotating, 3x12 hrs Start Date ASAP Duration 13 weeks$2,075 /weekly

Job Details & Requirements

Job Description: Stability HealthCare is looking for a PACU RN contract position in Portland, Oregon. PACU nurses are highly specialized RN's who care for patients who have gone under anesthesia. These nurses are responsible for observing and treating patients after surgery. They will monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate. PACU nurses are typically the first ones to greet the patient after surgery and will provide comfort and reassurances to the patient as well as family.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a PACU RN
  • Active BLS, ACLS and PALS
  • Active RN license

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About Stability Healthcare

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Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009, with the mission of becoming the best Travel Nursing Agency in California. We have been rated one of the top travel nursing agencies and offer our nurses the highest paying travel nursing jobs available. We have access to the best travel assignments from 1000's of facilities. You can start the year off in sunny California, spend the Spring in the Colorado Rockies, enjoy the Summer in the Mid-West, experience the change of seasons in Boston and New York, and hit the beaches of Florida in the winter. Our Nurses work in the best hospitals and health systems in the country.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2009