Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,355 per week

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 08/31/2026 • Duration: 24 weeks • Employment Type: Travel

About the role

This registered nurse (RN) position is located in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) of a healthcare facility in Portland, Maine. The role involves providing pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing various procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, TAVR, vascular, robotic surgeries, and pediatric caths. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety and care quality.

The facility has 40 pre- and post-operative beds along with 9 overnight bays providing 23-hour short-stay care. The unit utilizes Epic EMR and maintains a professional dress code with scrub colors of choice. Float rotation may be required to Bramhall PACU, IMC, and ICU.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts
• Minimum 36 hours per week
• Call requirement every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, TAVR, vascular, robotic surgeries, and pediatric caths

Requirements

• Valid RN license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• 3 years of recent PACU experience
• ICU experience
• Experience with TEE/CV/CATH/EP procedures
• Trauma level 1 experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vascular, robotic TAVR, pediatric caths
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Flexible attitude

Benefits

• 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