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Kaiser Permanente Northwest

RN, PACU (FT, Days)

Hillsboro, Oregon

$53.28/hr

About $111k–$164k/yr

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RN

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 27, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $111k–$164k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Ten-hour shifts split the difference — four days on, three days yours.

What the listing says

Shift
Days · 10-hour
EHR & union
Union position

About this role

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Job Summary Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluation nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines. Essential Responsibilities Assessment: standard of performance: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment. Planning: standard of performance: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients. Implementation: standard of performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the emr. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations. Evaluation: standard of performance: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities. Experience Basic Qualifications: Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience. Two (2) to five (5) years of critical care experience. Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program. License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support required at hire Registered Nurse License (Oregon) Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 6 months of hire Additional Requirements Computer keyboarding skills. Advanced patient assessment skills. Able to coordinate care of up to two post anesthesia patients at a time. Able to respond to crisis situations calmly and appropriately. Able to work collaboratively with other members of the surgical team. Preferred Qualifications Previous health care experience. Bachelors degree in nursing or related field. Two (2) to five (5) years of PACU experience preferred. PALS & NIHSS preferred upon hire/transfer. Notes M-F variable 1.0 FTE, Day Shift RN for SPACU Primary Location: Oregon,Hillsboro,Westside Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W01|AFT|Local 5017 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Westside Medical Cntr - Recovery -PACU - 1001 Pay Range: $53.28 - $79.02 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No Work Setting: Onsite Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Skills for this role

Multi System AssessmentsDischarge PlanningPatient TeachingMedication AdministrationCare Coordination

Certifications

BLSPALSNIHSS

Requirements

  • RN
  • critical care experience

Living in Hillsboro, OR

Hillsboro sits in Oregon's Silicon Forest, where tech campuses meet rolling farmland west of Portland. The Tuality Forest groves and Jackson Bottom Wetlands give nurses easy nature escapes between shifts, while MAX light rail connects you downtown in about 40 minutes.

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Metro price level · Hillsboro area
5% above the national average
BEA index 105.4 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,978/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$106,409/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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