Posted 09/22/2026 · Job #520502
Pediatric | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Portland, Oregon
Job Description
Pediatric Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Portland, Oregon | PACU, Pre-Op & Post-Op
Join a dynamic pediatric surgery and recovery team in Portland, Oregon as a Pediatric Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel nursing assignment. In this fast-paced pediatric PACU and pre/post-operative setting, you’ll provide high-quality care to infants, children, and adolescents while supporting patient safety, comfort, and family-centered care.
Job Details
- Location: Portland, OR 97225
- Area Note: Located in a welcoming Portland neighborhood with easy access to the city’s vibrant culture, scenic parks, and popular dining scene.
- Healthcare Setting: Pediatric PACU / Pre-Post / Ambulatory Surgery Recovery
- Schedule: 3 x 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 – $2,160
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Patient Population: Pediatrics, infants, adolescents, and neonates
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: Approximately 30-40 hours
- Schedule Highlights: No call and no weekend requirement
- Assignment Type: Travel RN role with possible floating based on skill set
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required; compact licensure in hand at submission if applicable
- At least 1 year of nursing experience required
- Previous pediatric nursing experience required, preferably in PACU, pre-op, or post-op care
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Strong clinical assessment skills, including recovery monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Ability to support pediatric patients and families with professionalism and compassion
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to pediatric patients in pre-op and PACU recovery phases
- Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Support pain management, sedation recovery, and discharge readiness
- Care for children undergoing procedures across a variety of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, urology, plastics, dental, oral maxillofacial, endoscopy, and ophthalmology
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in Epic
- Maintain high standards of patient safety, communication, and teamwork throughout each shift
- Deliver a calm, reassuring experience for pediatric patients and their families
Apply now for this rewarding Pediatric Registered Nurse travel job in Portland, Oregon and join a supportive pediatric healthcare team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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