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PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Contract in York, Maine

Seeking a PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing contract in York, Maine. Work three 12-hour day shifts weekly and provide compassionate post-anesthesia care in a supportive clinical setting. York is a scenic coastal community in southern Maine, known for its beaches, historic character, and access to outdoor activities.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070–$2,180
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; variable days, Monday through Thursday
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Call: Weekend call rotation; must be able to respond within 30 minutes
• Location: York, Maine

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of nursing experience; perioperative experience is preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Maine or a valid compact license, in good standing.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained while in the position.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within 1 year of hire and maintained while in the position.
• Ability to participate in call and respond within 30 minutes.
• BSN is preferred.
• CAPA or CPAN certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of perioperative medications, airway management, cardiac monitoring, sedation and analgesia, and patient education.

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient, professional, and compassionate nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Assess patients and implement, evaluate, and document individualized post-anesthesia care using the nursing process.
• Monitor airway and cardiac status and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Administer perioperative medications, including conscious sedation medications, in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
• Educate patients about their perioperative care and recovery.
• Direct paraprofessional care activities and communicate effectively with patients, support persons, and the healthcare team.
• Practice in accordance with nursing policies, procedures, and the Maine Nurse Practice Act.

Apply now for this PACU travel nursing opportunity in York, Maine.

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.