PACU RN
York, ME
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs
$2,317/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
RN - PACU | York, ME | Contract
Quick Look
- Hourly Rate: Not specified
- Shift: 07:00-19:00, 12 Hours
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
Join a leading acute-care hospital in York, ME, as a Travel RN in the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit). This contract position offers an opportunity to provide exceptional nursing care in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to patient-centered care and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
Qualifications & Personal Qualities
- Current licensure in the state of Maine as a Registered Nurse or Compact licensure, in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
- BSN preferred.
- BLS within 60 days of hire and maintain while in position.
- ACLS within 1 year of hire and maintain while in position.
- PALS within 1 year of hire and maintain while in position.
- Previous perioperative experience preferred.
- CAPA or CPAN Certification preferred.
- Ability to take call and respond to the hospital within 30 minutes (PACU).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to administer perioperative medications to diverse patient types.
- Competence in airway management and cardiac monitoring with the ability to institute appropriate interventions.
- Knowledge of sedation/analgesia or anesthetic agents and techniques and associated risks.
- Ability to provide perioperative patient education.
- Ability to administer conscious sedation medications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, professional, compassionate, and caring manner.
- Directs the activities of paraprofessionals as they provide care.
- Responsible for assuring effective communication with patients, support persons, and members of the healthcare team.
- Responsible for implementing nursing care of assigned patients via the Nursing Process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies/procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Maine.
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a supportive team, apply now!
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
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About York, ME
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in York, ME here's what you should know:- The cost of living in York, ME is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F and lows around 60°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 35°F and lows around 15°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options may be available, but they could be limited due to the seasonal nature of the area.
- York is car-friendly, but public transportation options may be limited, especially in the more rural areas.
- The population of York, ME is predominantly White, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the coastal location.
- There may be a small population of travel nurses in the area.
- York offers a variety of activities including quaint town shops, quiet beaches, historical sites at Old York, cliff walks with lighthouse views, and the amusement park and zoo at York's Wild Kingdom.
- There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and beachcombing.
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