Travel PACU Registered Nurse – Night Shift in Portland, Maine

Travel PACU RN opportunity in Portland, ME: night shifts, strong pay, and a fast-paced perioperative recovery setting for experienced acute care nurses.

Join a dynamic perioperative team in Portland, Maine, a vibrant coastal city known for its historic charm, walkable neighborhoods, and outstanding dining and waterfront views. This travel Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to support a busy post-anesthesia and pre-operative environment while caring for a diverse patient population, including cardiac and procedural recovery cases. If you thrive in a fast-paced acute care setting, enjoy collaboration, and bring strong critical thinking skills, this travel nursing job is an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070 – $2,180
• Call / Weekend Coverage: Rotating call with every-other-weekend coverage
• Setting: Acute care perioperative recovery environment
• Location: Portland, Maine 04102
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Float Opportunity: May float to related perioperative and critical care areas as needed

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 3 years of recent PACU experience
• ICU experience required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Experience with pre-operative and post-operative care
• Experience with pre/post procedures such as TEE, cardioversion, cath lab, and EP cases
• Comfort caring for patients receiving cardiac drips, IV therapies, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with groin management and post-procedure recovery
• Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality recovery care for PACU and pre/post-operative patients
• Monitor patients during Phase 1 recovery, including continuous assessment of airway, hemodynamics, and pain control
• Support patients recovering from cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, TEE/cardioversion, TAVR, and vascular procedures
• Manage telemetry, IV infusions, cardiac drips, and post-procedure monitoring
• Assist with groin checks, neurovascular assessments, and post-procedure recovery protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team to ensure smooth patient flow
• Float as needed to support related PACU, IMC, or ICU coverage areas
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow unit procedures within the Epic EMR system
• Deliver compassionate, efficient care while adapting to a fast-paced and evolving patient care environment

Apply now to join a rewarding Portland, Maine healthcare job and bring your PACU nursing expertise to a collaborative travel team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.