Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses — Portland, ME

$2,240/wk

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Specialty
PACU
Type
Travel
Shift
Days
Hours
36/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
11/01/2026

Job description

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: 11/01/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
PACU RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit Portland, Maine
This position supports the healthcare organization in providing post-operative recovery care for surgical patients within a busy PACU setting. The role involves collaborating with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort during the critical recovery period.

Job Details

  • Position: RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
  • Location: Portland, Maine
  • Schedule: Varies shifts including 6a to 6p, 8a to 8p, and 9a to 9p, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, certifications as required, 3+ years of experience, and registered as an RN.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience in pre-operative and PACU settings, working with surgical patients.
  • Responsibilities: Providing post-operative recovery care, monitoring patient vitals, and collaborating with surgical teams.
  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
  • Additional Information: Position involves shifts with variety, including early mornings, evenings, and potential for shift changes based on unit needs.

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 #1328158. 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

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$2,240/wk

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