Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a bustling perioperative care environment. The role involves supporting patients in the immediate post-operative phase, including pre-operative and post-operative care within a Level 1 trauma facility. The RN will float to different units as needed, providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population. This opportunity offers the chance to work night shifts and collaborate with a dedicated surgical team in a fast-paced setting.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), online education modules, and a minimum of 3 years PACU experience with recent years. Candidates must be able to read tele strips and have ICU experience. Prior travel experience is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac, vascular, TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography), CATH (Cardiac Catheterization), EP (Electrophysiology), TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedures, and trauma Level 1 experience. Strong communication skills, team-oriented attitude, and flexibility are highly valued.
Additional Information: The RN will support the PACU and related perioperative units, including support for cardiovascular and pediatric procedures, groin management, and telemetry monitoring. Night travel support may be available to assist the PACU population and float to main post-anesthesia care units as needed.
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 #1313019. 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
Portland, ME
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Echocardiographyunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Online Trainingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Postanesthesiaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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