PACU Registered Nurse
Portland, ME
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a full-time position in Portland, Maine. This role involves providing pre-operative and post-operative nursing care within a busy perioperative department. The ideal candidate will have recent PACU experience, including ICU and trauma level 1 background, and be capable of managing complex patients undergoing cardiac, vascular, robotic TAVR, and pediatric procedures.

Job Details:

• Position: RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Location: Portland, Maine
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Openings: 1 position
• Required Qualifications:
  • 3 years of PACU experience with recent years in ICU and trauma level 1 settings
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  • Ability to read telemedicine strips, manage cardiac drips, IVs, and tele monitoring
  • Experience with pre and post procedures including TEE, CV, CATH, and EP - Experience with trauma care, groin management, and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Vascular, Robotic TAVR, Pediatric CATHs, and Cardioversion procedures
  • Excellent communication skills, team-oriented, flexible, with a can-do attitude
  • Willing to float to Bramhall PACU, IMC, or ICU as needed
• Additional Information:
  • Candidate must be able to float as needed to other units within the organization.
  • Weekend call is required every other weekend.
  • The unit has 40 pre/post-operative beds, 9 overnight bays, and handles up to 3-4 patients during phase 1 care.
  • Equipment used includes IV pumps, PCAS, epidurals, arterial lines, tele monitoring, and TEE/CV equipment.
  • Uniform dress code allows any scrub color; artificial nails and cell phone use are prohibited.
  • The position is a replacement for a permanent staff member.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits