PACU Registered Nurse in Pendleton, OR

A nursing professional specializing in perioperative care is needed to support patients through their surgical experience in Pendleton, OR. This contract role focuses on the delivery of high-quality nursing care during pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I, and Phase II stages. The nurse will monitor local anesthesia patients in the operating room and provide sedation for select procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre- and post-anesthesia nursing care utilizing established standards and policies.
• Monitor patients under local anesthesia in the OR and administer sedation as required.
• Act as patient advocate, ensuring safety and comfort during perioperative phases.
• Direct and supervise assigned personnel within the peri-anesthesia care environment.
• Participate in on-call rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit to provide consistent patient support.
• Uphold hospital...