Travel PACU RN - $2,390 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 24 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring 3 years of recent PACU experience, ICU experience, and Trauma Level 1 background.

Details

• Work in a hospital PACU unit covering Pre-Op and Post-Op care
• Unit includes 40 pre/post beds and 9 overnight bays with 23-hour short stay embedded
• Patient population includes Cath/EP/TEE Cardioversion, OR procedures, Pre-Post Vascular, Robotic TAVRs, and Pediatric Caths
• Patient ratios are 2:1 for Phase 1 Care, up to 3-4 for 23-hour stay patients
• Uses IV pumps, PCAs, epidurals, A-lines, telemetry monitoring, and TEE/CV equipment
• Utilizes Epic EMR
• Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend scheduled (Saturday day shift)
• On-call requirements apply
• Floating required to Bramhall PACU, IMC, and ICU as needed within a 25-mile float policy

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required upon submission
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Minimum 3 years of recent PACU experience required
• Prior ICU experience required
• Trauma Level 1 facility experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Pre and Post Procedure TEE/CV/Cath/EP OR procedures
• Skilled in cardiac drips, IV management, telemetry monitoring, Phase 1 care, groin management, and EKGs
• Ability to read telemetry strips
• Driver's License required for consideration
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for cardiac, vascular, and surgical patients
• Support Cath/EP/TAVR and robotic procedure recovery within a collaborative perioperative team
• Complete online education modules and unit-specific orientation as needed
• Scrub color is flexible but must be fragrance-free
• Artificial nails and cell phone use are not permitted on the unit
• Air pods, laptops, and cell phone usage are prohibited while on duty
• Local candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility will be considered local and are not eligible for renewals or extensions
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this during consideration
• Requested time off should be minimal, ideally 3-4 days for a 13-week contract, at manager's discretion
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they meet the experience requirements
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American Traveler Job ID #P-740170. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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