Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview Registered Nurse – PACU in Bangor, ME. Start date 08/31/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Day shifts in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,968 to $2,100. The RN works under the supervision of the Unit Director, with Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse providing shift-level oversight. This assignment is for a PACU specialty, requiring an ASN with BSN preferred, and Maine RN licensure (or a compact license) will be required. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,968–$2,100
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Start date: 08/31/2026
• Setting: Hospital PACU unit in Bangor, ME

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the post-anesthesia care unit under supervision of the Unit Director.
• Monitor vitals, airway status, level of consciousness, pain, and recovery milestones; respond to changes promptly.
• Administer medications and therapies per physician orders and hospital policy; document care in the medical record.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to optimize patient safety and smooth handoffs to the next care setting.
• Maintain infection control standards, patient safety protocols, and accurate, timely documentation.
• Prepare patients for discharge from PACU or transfer to the appropriate subsequent unit.

Requirements

• Current Maine RN license or compact license
• ASN required; BSN preferred
• Certifications: BLS current or within 30 days of hire; ACLS current within 90 days; PALS current within 1 year
• Experience: 1–3 years in PACU or related perioperative patient care preferred
• Education: ASN required; BSN preferred
• Ability to work in a PACU environment; strong communication skills; effective multitasking and teamwork
• Note: If the traveler resides within 50 miles of the facility, a $10/hour pay decrease applies; up to 16 hours of orientation are unpaid; the assignment can be canceled up to 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Benefits and Support

• Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Potential for extension opportunities

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