GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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: 12/07/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Portland, Maine
Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Portland, Maine (zip code 04102). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses seeking healthcare jobs in Maine's vibrant coastal city, known for its historic charm and lively arts scene. Join our healthcare team and provide exceptional post anesthesia care in a leading medical center.
PACU RN Job Details – Portland, ME
- Location: Portland, ME 04102 (Maine nursing jobs)
- Healthcare Setting: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – 21 bays
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/7/2025 – End: 3/7/2026)
- Shifts: Varied 12-hour shifts (0700-1930, 0800-2030, 0900-2130, 1100-2330)
- Hours per Week: 36 (rotating weekends and call requirements)
- Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:3
- Equipment: Abbot Pumps, CAD pumps, Venodynes, Philips monitors
- EMR: EPIC
- Estimated weekly salary: $1,880 - $2,020
PACU Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active RN license in Maine or compact state (Registered Nurse jobs in Maine)
- Minimum 1 year of PACU or critical care nursing experience (5+ years preferred)
- Certifications required: ACLS, PALS, BLS
- Experience in post anesthesia care and Phase 2 recovery
- ICU background highly desirable
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Ability to float to other nursing units as needed
PACU RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to post anesthesia and critical care patients
- Monitor patient recovery and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Utilize advanced medical equipment and EMR systems for patient management
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Participate in rotating weekend and on-call schedules
- Maintain professional attire (scrubs: green or blue provided, or personal scrubs)
- Float to other hospital units as required
Enjoy the best of coastal Maine while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our supportive healthcare team in Portland, ME, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
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.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #437452. 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: PACU
About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
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