Registered Nurse - PACU/Pre-Op
Location: Roseburg, OR
Start Date: 01-05-2026
End Date: 04-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, varied 8-hour day shifts between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (5x8s), Day shift
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent post-anesthesia care in Phase I and Phase II to ensure safe patient recoveries
- Monitor and interpret ECGs, recognizing and responding to life‑threatening rhythms
- Perform pre-op assessments and prepare patients for their procedures with compassion and accuracy
- Float between Mercy Medical Center (MMC) and ORSC recovery as needed to support staffing
- Document patient care accurately in MEDITECH and when required, use paper charting
- Collaborate closely with MAs, charge nurses, and the care team to coordinate efficient patient flow
- Provide patient and family education about recovery, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Follow unit protocols for nurse:patient ratios and escalate issues to leadership when appropriate
Qualifications
- Active RN license or eligible to obtain one (OR license not required at time of submittal; facility will support a 90-day emergency license request)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, preferably in PACU, Pre-Op, or perioperative settings
- Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred
- Experience with MEDITECH required; comfortable with mixed paper charting at ORSC
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately
- Phase I and Phase II recovery experience required
- Ability to float between facilities and work collaboratively in a team-based environment
Education
- Valid RN (Diploma, ADN, or BSN accepted) — BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of PACU and Pre-Op workflows and recovery phases I & II
- Proficient in MEDITECH electronic charting and comfortable with paper charting when needed
- ECG interpretation and acute rhythm management
- Familiarity with common case mixes: general, GYN, ortho, endo, ENT, eyes, podiatry
- Comfortable working with nurse:patient ratios typical to PACU/recovery (1:1 up to 1:3)
- Good communication and teamwork skills; works well with MAs and charge nurses
- Adaptability to varied start times and floating between sites
Benefits
- Licensure assistance including support to request a 90-day emergency Oregon license
- Assigned preceptor and buddy during orientation to get you confident fast
- Scrubs provided on assignment
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week for the assignment
- A supportive team with charge nurse and manager leadership
- Hands-on experience across PACU, Pre-Op and ORSC recovery to grow your perioperative skills
- Flexible day-shift scheduling within the 6:00 AM–6:00 PM window
- Travel support and onboarding assistance to make the assignment smooth
Travel Perks: Explore Roseburg, OR
Roseburg is a great home base for outdoor lovers and those who appreciate small-town charm. Enjoy fishing and kayaking on the scenic Umpqua River, hike nearby trails in the Umpqua National Forest, and sample local wines in the Umpqua Valley. Stroll downtown for cozy cafes, local shops, and the Douglas County Museum. Weekend road trips to the Oregon coast or to Crater Lake are very doable for a nature-filled escape.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PACU/Pre-Op? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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