PACU RN
Portland, ME
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a night shift PACU RN with at least 3 years of recent PACU experience and Trauma Level 1 background to support cardiac cath, EP, and TAVR patients.

Details

• Work in the Periop Pre-Post PACU unit supporting Cardiac Cath, EP, and TAVR procedures
• Unit has 40 pre/post beds and 9 overnight bays with embedded 23-hour short stay
• Patient ratios of 2:1 for Phase 1 Care, up to 3-4 for 23-hour stay patients
• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required (Saturday days scheduled)
• Rotating call requirements
• Float required to Bramhall PACU, IMC, and ICU as needed within a 25-mile float policy
• Uses IV pumps, PCAs, epidurals, A-lines, tele monitoring, and TEE/CV equipment
• Epic EMR used

Requirements

• Active RN license (ME or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of recent PACU experience required
• Prior ICU experience required
• Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with pre/post procedure care for TEE, CV, Cath, and EP or OR procedures
• Experience with cardiac drips, IVs, tele monitoring, Phase 1 care, groin management, and EKGs required
• Ability to read tele strips required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Support overnight population for MFT 1 with opportunity to float to Main PACU
• Care for Cath/EP/TEE Cardioversion and OR procedure patients including pre/post vascular, robotic TAVRs, and pediatric caths
• Team player with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude preferred
• Any color scrubs accepted, must be fragrance-free
• Artificial nails and cell phone use on the unit are prohibited
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility are considered local, with local candidates not eligible for renewals or extensions
• RTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months must disclose this information