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Shift: Days, 3x10hrs
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Hours: 30 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pre-Admission Services position requiring OR RN licensure and prior surgical nursing experience with Epic proficiency.
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Work in a Pre-Admission Services (PAS) department within a hospital/clinic setting
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Conduct comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments and risk evaluations via telephone and in-person consultations
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Collaborate with PAS advanced practice providers, anesthesia team, surgeons, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
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Uses Epic EMR for documentation, InBasket message management, and order coordination
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Utilizes clinical equipment including EKG, vital sign monitors, glucometer, and scales
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Day shift schedule from 0800-1830, Wednesday through Saturday
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3 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift
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Floating may be required, with agency nurses floated before core staff where qualified
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Active, unrestricted Oregon and Washington RN licenses required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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CRASE training required (mandatory if assignment extends beyond 6 months)
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Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience required
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Previous surgical nursing experience required
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Experience with Epic EMR required
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Graduate of an accredited nursing program required, BSN preferred
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PALS certification preferred
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Specialty certification such as CPAN, CAPA, or CNOR preferred
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Ability to work with a culturally diverse patient population required
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Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patient transfers over 100 lbs using proper techniques or mechanical aids
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Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift
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Perform systematic reviews of patient medical history, medications, allergies, and prior surgical/anesthetic experiences to identify anesthesia and surgical risks
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Coordinate pre-operative testing, consultations, and medical clearances based on patient risk factors
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Provide telephone triage and respond to patient portal messages regarding pre-operative preparation
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Deliver individualized patient education on procedures, anesthesia options, medication management, NPO guidelines, and post-operative expectations
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Support patients and families with informed consent understanding and discharge planning
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Function as an integral member of the perioperative care team, participating in case discussions for high-risk patients
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Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and DNV regulatory standards
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and identify workflow enhancement opportunities
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Work environment involves frequent exposure to infectious materials, requiring consistent PPE use
