Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,285 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN Portland, ME. This role involves supporting the perioperative patient population in a busy PACU setting with opportunities to float and assist across multiple units. The position requires providing pre-operative and post-operative care for various cardiac and vascular procedures, ensuring patient safety and high-quality recovery.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; online education modules and unit orientation provided.
• Education & Experience: Must have ICU experience, be able to read tele strips, and have prior travel experience; 3 years PACU experience preferred.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: RN license, certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS; ICU experience; cardiac, trauma, or PACU experience; ability to support floating to various units as needed.
• Additional Information: Must have trauma Level 1 experience; experience with cardiac drips, IVs, tele monitoring, and post-procedure care is required; flexibility and excellent communication skills are essential; ability to work a rotating weekend call schedule.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• 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

Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus