Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lewiston, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN Lewiston, ME. The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join the Peri Anesthesia team in a busy Level III Trauma Center. This position involves providing post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients in a 19-bed unit, ensuring their safety, comfort, and recovery following surgical procedures.
Job Details
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS; Education: RN license; Location: Lewiston, ME; Years of Experience: 2 years required.
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Float: Rarely required.
Responsibilities include caring for patients in pre-op, same-day surgery, and Phase I PACU; managing arterial lines, dysrhythmias, and anesthesia recovery; performing IV starts, medication administration, and other post-surgical patient care procedures.
Experience with Level III Trauma Center, pediatric PACU, and Phase I PACU is preferred.
Candidate must be proficient in managing a diverse patient population including geriatric, adult, and pediatric cases, with knowledge in multiple surgical specialties.
Additional notes: Must have experience with Endo/Laparoscopic, ENT, Gyn, Ortho, Robotics, Vascular, and Cardiac procedures, among others.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1324151. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lewiston, ME
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Arterial Linesunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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