Registered Nurse - Pre/Post Op (Relief)

Vancouver, Washington

This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Posted Jul 14

Unit and setting: PACU
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Washington PRN rolesWashington PRN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $71/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $64/hr, across 236 postings.

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Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery

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You would step into an orthopedics and neurosurgery practice anchored in Vancouver, Washington, with Rebound Surgery Center on the perioperative side and therapy services that also run in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Nursing work that shows up in public postings centers…

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Preceptors and orientation

New PT graduates encouraged to apply; Instagram recruiting welcomes new grads, upcoming grads, and experienced clinicians.

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As of 2026Source 1: talents.vaia.com Source 2: instagram.com

Scheduling

Relief (per-diem) RN must be available at least 4 shifts every 6 weeks; PT receptionist Monday-Friday full-time 40 hrs; PT role notes flexible hours.

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Relief status Registered Nurse position in the perioperative department at Rebound Surgery Center, providing pre-operative and post-operative (PACU) nursing care to patients before and after surgical or procedural interventions. Relief employees must be available at least 4 shifts every 6 weeks.

What's around it?

In Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent: $1,702/mo
Household income: $81,338/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Vancouver, WA

NeighborhoodsNurses and relocating professionals typically focus on a few distinct hubs: the revitalized Downtown and Waterfront district offers walkable urban living with modern mid-rises along the Columbia River, while Salmon Creek and Felida to the north and northwest provide established, quieter neighborhoods with larger lots near Washington State University Vancouver. East Vancouver and Fisher's Landing feature suburban subdivisions with convenient access to commercial centers and the Interstate 205 corridor, whereas neighboring Camas to the east serves as an upscale enclave with a historic downtown and lakeside properties.

Nurses and relocating professionals typically focus on a few distinct hubs: the revitalized Downtown and Waterfront district offers walkable urban living with modern mid-rises along the Columbia River, while Salmon Creek and Felida to the north and northwest provide established, quieter neighborhoods with larger lots near Washington State University Vancouver. East Vancouver and Fisher's Landing feature suburban subdivisions with convenient access to commercial centers and the Interstate 205 corridor, whereas neighboring Camas to the east serves as an upscale enclave with a historic downtown and lakeside properties.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jordanrivermoving.com Source 2: propertymanagementvancouverwa.com

Getting aroundCommuting patterns center primarily around the Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 corridors connecting Clark County to the Portland metro area. Cross-river travel relies on the Interstate Bridge on Interstate 5 and the Glenn Jackson Bridge on Interstate 205, both of which suffer from peak congestion, alongside bottlenecks along State Route 14 east of Interstate 205. Public transit options include C-TRAN services, notably the Vine bus rapid transit along Mill Plain Boulevard as well as local connectors like Route 71 and Route 74 serving major employment and community hubs.

Commuting patterns center primarily around the Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 corridors connecting Clark County to the Portland metro area. Cross-river travel relies on the Interstate Bridge on Interstate 5 and the Glenn Jackson Bridge on Interstate 205, both of which suffer from peak congestion, alongside bottlenecks along State Route 14 east of Interstate 205. Public transit options include C-TRAN services, notably the Vine bus rapid transit along Mill Plain Boulevard as well as local connectors like Route 71 and Route 74 serving major employment and community hubs.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: susanlichunleerealtygroup.com Source 2: jordanrivermoving.com Source 3: cityofvancouver.us

OutdoorsRecreation centers on the Columbia River, anchored by the 7.3-acre Vancouver Waterfront Park with the Grant Street Pier and the 5-mile paved Waterfront Renaissance Trail connecting downtown to historic shipyards. Downtown also hosts Esther Short Park, the oldest public square in the West, while neighboring Camas offers trail running and water recreation at Lacamas Lake. Vancouver's geographic position places regional destinations—including Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood, Pacific Ocean beaches, and Cascade Range hiking trails—within a two-hour drive.

Recreation centers on the Columbia River, anchored by the 7.3-acre Vancouver Waterfront Park with the Grant Street Pier and the 5-mile paved Waterfront Renaissance Trail connecting downtown to historic shipyards. Downtown also hosts Esther Short Park, the oldest public square in the West, while neighboring Camas offers trail running and water recreation at Lacamas Lake.

Vancouver's geographic position places regional destinations—including Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood, Pacific Ocean beaches, and Cascade Range hiking trails—within a two-hour drive.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitvancouverwa.com Source 2: generationhomesnw.com Source 3: thehonestlocal.com Source 4: propertymanagementvancouverwa.com

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Vancouver, Washington offers relocating nurses a distinct Pacific Northwest lifestyle, providing a relaxed, community-centered environment directly across the Columbia River from Portland. Healthcare professionals can settle into walkable urban living along the Columbia River Waterfront—featuring the Grant Street Pier, riverside dining at Wildfin, and downtown staples like Little Conejo and La Bottega—or choose quieter suburban neighborhoods such as Salmon Creek, Felida, and Fisher's Landing. For those prioritizing schools and expansive outdoor access, Camas offers lakeside trails around Lacamas Lake, while neighborhoods along the Mill Plain corridor provide more attainable housing linked by C-TRAN's Vine transit line. Commuters face real regional bottlenecks at peak hours along the Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 bridges and State Route 14. Between shifts, healthcare workers can recharge on the 5-mile Waterfront Renaissance Trail, take in summer amphitheater concerts, or make easy weekend trips to Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: jordanrivermoving.com Source 2: susanlichunleerealtygroup.com Source 3: propertymanagementvancouverwa.com Source 4: visitvancouverwa.com Source 5: thehonestlocal.com

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