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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Salem, OR for RNs

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We have 4 Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in Oregon, and 60 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Portland, Oregon – 97216
    Distance from Salem: 44 miles
  • June 9, 2025
  • 11
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
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.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Portland, Oregon – 97216
    Distance from Salem: 44 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 11
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
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.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Portland, Oregon – 97216
    Distance from Salem: 44 miles
  • June 9, 2025
  • 11
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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.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Roseburg, Oregon – 97470
    Distance from Salem: 120 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,246 to $2,475
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Tacoma, Washington – 98405
    Distance from Salem: 162 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,001 to $2,205
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Ketchum, Idaho – 83340
    Distance from Salem: 437 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,755 to $1,934
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Elko, Nevada – 89801
    Distance from Salem: 465 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,101 to $2,315
Weekly Pay*
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and strives to provide quality healthcare to northeast Nevada residents. Explore the Elko Area: Northeastern Nevada’s largest town packs a visit of any length with a combination of epic outdoor action, artsy vibes, and hands-on history in ways few places can. Colorful murals blanket old brick buildings that house buckaroo bars, Basque food joints, art galleries, leather shops, museums, and more. Meanwhile, just a half-hour south lie the fabled Ruby Mountains, a recreational paradise for hikers, bikers, fishermen, skiers, or simply Sunday drivers seeking solace among alpine lakes, flowing streams, and peaks that scratch up to around 13,000′ of elevation. If you drive down I-80 and pass Elko without a visit, you’re missing out. 3 hours from Salt Lake City 40,000 population – Young community – Average age is 31 Seasonal Outdoor Attractions: Hiking, backpacking, cycling (on and off road), fishing (anglers), snowshoe, snowmobile, Backcountry skiing Casinos Local “True Western Town” Events – Cowboys flock to Elko every January for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering – a celebration of cowboy lifestyle
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Elko, Nevada – 89801
    Distance from Salem: 465 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,101 to $2,315
Weekly Pay*
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and strives to provide quality healthcare to northeast Nevada residents. Explore the Elko Area: Northeastern Nevada’s largest town packs a visit of any length with a combination of epic outdoor action, artsy vibes, and hands-on history in ways few places can. Colorful murals blanket old brick buildings that house buckaroo bars, Basque food joints, art galleries, leather shops, museums, and more. Meanwhile, just a half-hour south lie the fabled Ruby Mountains, a recreational paradise for hikers, bikers, fishermen, skiers, or simply Sunday drivers seeking solace among alpine lakes, flowing streams, and peaks that scratch up to around 13,000′ of elevation. If you drive down I-80 and pass Elko without a visit, you’re missing out. 3 hours from Salt Lake City 40,000 population – Young community – Average age is 31 Seasonal Outdoor Attractions: Hiking, backpacking, cycling (on and off road), fishing (anglers), snowshoe, snowmobile, Backcountry skiing Casinos Local “True Western Town” Events – Cowboys flock to Elko every January for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering – a celebration of cowboy lifestyle
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from Salem: 495 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$3,234 to $3,564
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from Salem: 517 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,311 to $2,547
Weekly Pay*
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
    Distance from Salem: 591 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,558 to $2,819
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
    Distance from Salem: 591 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,558 to $2,819
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • San Marcos, California – 92078
    Distance from Salem: 873 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$3,074 to $3,387
Weekly Pay*
The San Marcos Outpatient Facility is looking for an excellent expreienced Pre/Post OP RN to join their team. Additional Unit Information: Outpatient Center, RN to work in the procedure area RN may float to Garfield surgery center approx 20 miles away 1.Unit Name: Interventional Anesthesia 2 Unit Type: Procedural suite 3.Typical nurse to patient ratio for this unit, size of unit, acuity on 1-4 scale, and average length of stay: 1:3 4. Typical diagnoses of patients cared for in your unit: Pain procedure steroidal injection in cervical spine and/or lumbar 5. Special skills required of travel nurses in your unit (e.g., certifications, knowledge of equipment, vents, drips, sheath removal, chest tubes, types of beds, drug protocols, etc.,): Procedural sedation experience, OR experience, BLS,ACLS certification, 6. Most common medications the nurses in your unit MUST be familiar with: Fentanyl, Verad, Dexmethasone 7. Areas that travel nurses would be required to float to: Dedicated suites for Interventional Anesthesia and the OR 8. Are unlicensed assistive personnel or other nurse extenders used in this unit? If so, what types and what typical duties do they perform? Scrub techs and medical assistance 9. Specific computer skills that would be helpful for travel nurses to have: Kaiser Permanente Health Connect INTERVIEW PROCESS: NM will review file and approve/decline
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado – 81601
    Distance from Salem: 884 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • June 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,103 to $2,317
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Farmington, New Mexico – 87401
    Distance from Salem: 958 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,752 to $1,931
Weekly Pay*
San Juan Regional Medical Center: A 198 bed, level III trauma center including state-of-the-art operating suites (due to facility location, various Trauma level I, II and III cases are flown to facility) Provides healthcare to the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah Services include medical, surgical, and rehabilitation. The hospital also provides a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, day surgery center, and extensive imaging and lab testing services. PCI, Mammography and Laboratory awarded accreditation Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S. Reputation 800 Award in Healthcare Farmington, New Mexico: Located in the beautiful San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico Features three rivers, four golf courses, five lakes and six National Parks and thousands of acres for off-roading! Farmington offers travelers the opportunity for a unique and adventurous getaway in an affordable and friendly community. Lots of attractions- hiking beautiful landscape, kayaking, historical sight seeing 1 hour driving to Durango, CO and 3 hour drive to Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Fort Defiance, Arizona – 86504
    Distance from Salem: 969 miles
  • 8 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,245 to $2,474
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Englewood, Colorado – 80113
    Distance from Salem: 990 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,489 to $1,641
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). – 400 bed Level 1 Trauma center & certified Stroke center using Meditech charting. 59 bays total, all Pre-Op and PACU combined. – 8 time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award and a Top 100 Hospital recognized by Reuters. This hospital has a 91% Employee Satisfaction rating!
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Bismarck, North Dakota – 58501
    Distance from Salem: 1,074 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Salem: 1,093 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from Salem: 1,093 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Salem: 1,489 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,906 to $2,101
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Salem: 1,489 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,906 to $2,101
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Salem: 1,533 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,085 to $2,298
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
    Distance from Salem: 1,695 miles
  • 10 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,643 to $1,810
Weekly Pay*
Recovery Room (PACU) RN needed for 19 bed unit at 170 bed Level 2 Trauma center Facility is located 20 miles north of Austin. The hospital received received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades and also earned a national distinction for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
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Statistics on PACU RN Jobs in Salem, Oregon

Here are some helpful statistics about PACU traveling nurse jobs in & near Salem. The data is based on the last three complete months of PACU job postings in the Salem and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Salem and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PACU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Salem, OR

What types of shifts are most common for PACU travel jobs in Salem?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Salem and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse make on average in Salem and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Salem can make an average of $2,831 per week based on recent job availability.

What is the most common contract for Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in Salem?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit job in Salem is 13 weeks.

Locating Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Salem

Other popular cities near Salem’s PACU job opportunities are Silverton (13 miles), Dallas (13.9 miles) and Stayton (15.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 97216 (43.7 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.