PACU RN
Portland, ME
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Post Anesthesia Care

Job Details:

• Work night shifts in 23-hour overnight pod focusing primarily on PACU care
• 12-hour shifts with 48 hours weekly guaranteed hours preferred, 36 hours acceptable
• Every other weekend scheduling required
• Weekend call requirements every other weekend
• Rotating call requirements
• Must float to PACU/IMC/ICU as needed
• Patient ratio: 2:1 Phase 1 care (up to 3-4 patients in 23-hour stay)
• Care for complete patients from Cath/EP/OR/Vascular procedures including TAVRS and GYN
• Handle short stay patients requiring overnight monitoring
• Work with equipment including IV pumps, PCAs, epidurals, arterial lines, telemetry monitoring, TEE/CV
• Must have 3 years PACU experience with recent experience
• ICU experience required
• Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• Must be able to read telemetry strips
• Experience with cardiac drips, groin management, and EKGs required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Complete online education modules and unit orientation
• EMR system: Epic
• Scrubs: any color, must be fragrance-free
• No artificial nails or cell phone use permitted

Facility:

This major medical center features a comprehensive perioperative department with 40 pre-post beds and 9 overnight bays for 23-hour short stay patients. The facility specializes in advanced cardiac procedures including catheterization, electrophysiology, cardiovascular surgery, vascular procedures, robotic TAVRS, and pediatric catheterizations. The medical center operates as a Level 1 trauma center and maintains state-of-the-art equipment and monitoring capabilities to support complex patient care needs.

Location:

Portland, ME

Portland offers a vibrant coastal city experience with excellent dining, arts, and cultural attractions, plus easy access to Maine's beautiful coastline and outdoor recreation opportunities. The city combines urban amenities with small-town charm, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.