Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PACU Registered Nurse job in Portland, Maine—join a collaborative perioperative team and provide Phase I recovery care for complex surgical and cardiac patients. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced PACU RN who thrives in pre-operative and post-operative recovery and is confident caring for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Travel PACU RN Job Details

• Specialty: PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit / Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Recovery
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Shift: 12-hour day shift
• Hours: 36 hours per week; 48 hours preferred when available
• Call / Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend and call required
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,070-$2,180
• Start Date: 8/1/2026
• Assignment Duration: 24 weeks
• EMR: Epic
• Location: Portland, Maine 04102

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent PACU nursing experience
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• ICU experience required
• Ability to read telemetry strips
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a team-oriented attitude
• Ability to float as needed to related perioperative care areas

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality Phase I PACU care for pre-op and post-op patients
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from cath, EP, TEE/cardioversion, vascular, robotic, TAVR, and pediatric procedures
• Assess telemetry, hemodynamics, and cardiac drips while maintaining close patient observation
• Support groin management, IV therapy, ECG interpretation, and post-procedure recovery needs
• Care for patients using equipment such as IV pumps, PCAs, epidurals, arterial lines, and telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with the perioperative and surgical team to deliver efficient, patient-centered recovery care
• Float to PACU, IMC, or ICU as needed based on patient care demands

Enjoy a rewarding travel nursing assignment in Portland, Maine, with access to coastal scenery, historic charm, and year-round outdoor recreation. Apply now to join this PACU healthcare team today.

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