Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,355 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

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.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Required Qualifications: 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; call requirement every other weekend.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with vascular, robotic TAVR, pediatric caths; team player; excellent communication skills; flexible attitude.


• Float: Float rotation may be required to Bramhall PACU, IMC, and ICU.


• Additional Information: The position is a replacement of perm staff and is scheduled to start on 08/31/2026. The facility has 40 pre- and post-operative beds along with 9 overnight bays providing 23-hour short-stay care. The unit utilizes EMR systems, specifically Epic, and maintains a professional dress code with scrub colors of choice.

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 #1296460. 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: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus