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How much do pediatric pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu rn in Portland, OR is $2,465.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,936.54 and $2,957.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pediatric PACU RN job?

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 in the Pediatric Pacu Rn position, and why are they important?

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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Infographic showing various Pediatric Pacu Rn job openings in Portland, OR as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,203 per year, or $61.6 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

AMN Healthcare Nursing

Portland, OR

$2K - $2K/day

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

AMN Healthcare Nursing 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: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 6/8/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2052.00 - $2179.00
This department (i.e. PACU) provides patient monitoring and care during the immediate post anesthesia period. Care may include primary as well as secondary recovery phases. In addition, PACU may provide patient care for over flow patients and specific procedures, such as therapeutic or diagnostic blocks for pain control, insertion of epidural or central catheters, or electroconvulsive therapy.In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN-OR(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS(Copy needed); ACLS(Copy needed); PALS(Copy needed)
Facility Location
Nestled at the junction of two great rivers, ringed by pristine forests and ancient volcanoes, Oregon’s largest city is a great base for exploring the rugged Northwest while on assignment. Regularly voted as one of the “most livable cities” in the nation, Portland boasts a vital arts scene, beautiful parks, an abundance of microbreweries and a relaxed, unhurried way of life.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3504293. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)

About AMN Healthcare Nursing

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

Benefits
  • Company provided housing options
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Continuing Education