Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job
York, ME
Contracted
York Hospital
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse specializing in PACU in York, Maine, where every recovery demonstrates the care, precision, and compassion that define exceptional perioperative support. In this position you’ll guide patients from anesthesia to a stable, confident discharge, collaborating with seasoned surgical and anesthesia teams to optimize outcomes and elevate standard of care. The Maine coast welcomes you with its timeless charm—rugged shorelines, scenic lighthouses, and a thriving seafood culture where fresh air, outdoor adventure, and a close‑knit community ambience enhance your daily experience. Imagine mornings along the Atlantic breeze, afternoons exploring coastal trails, and evenings savoring the maritime cuisine that defines this unique region. This contract begins on 01/05/2026, designed to deliver meaningful clinical impact while offering stability and growth within a dynamic PACU setting.
York’s location offers a compelling blend of professional and personal benefits. You’ll enjoy the appeal of living in a historic coastal town known for waterfront parks, family-friendly festivals, and accessible healthcare environments that prioritize patient safety and staff development. If you’re drawn to exploring beyond borders, this opportunity is also part of a wider program that enables assignments across various locations in the U.S., enriching your clinical perspective with exposure to diverse surgical populations and hospital workflows. You’ll experience the advantages of a supportive, team‑oriented atmosphere in a community that values work‑life balance without compromising clinical excellence. From the scenic coastal summers to the crisp autumn shoreline vistas, Maine offers a quality of life that complements the demands and rewards of an intensive PACU role, helping you maintain resilience and professional vitality while you expand your professional footprint.
In this PACU RN role, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and stabilizing postoperative patients as they emerge from anesthesia, assessing airway status, vitals, pain control, and recovery progression, and identifying potential complications with timely escalation. You’ll perform meticulous neurovascular checks, modal pain management administration, and hemodynamic monitoring, ensuring patient safety through careful documentation, handoffs, and adherence to evidence-based recovery pathways. Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff will be essential as you adjust plans of care, communicate patient status to families, and guide patients toward safe discharge or transfer when appropriate. The position supports professional growth through PACU-specific credentialing opportunities, expanded escalation competencies, and cross‑training across related perioperative services, enabling you to deepen proficiency in airway management, recovery protocols, sedation recovery, and early recognition of postoperative complications. The role includes competitive compensation, with weekly pay ranging from $1,935 to $2,063, and guaranteed hours of 36 per week, along with a structured path for contract extension based on performance and department needs. The contractual framework provides flexibility for your career planning while maintaining the stability you count on, with the start date clearly defined as 01/05/2026 and a duration measured in weeks, subject to extension.
We prioritize a comprehensive support system designed to make your travel and placement seamless. In addition to the clinical responsibilities, you’ll benefit from housing assistance to help locate comfortable, cost‑effective accommodations near your placement site, reducing daily commute stress so you can focus on patient care. A signing bonus may be available, and extension opportunities will be discussed as part of ongoing performance reviews, giving you a clear pathway to longer-term engagement. You’ll have access to 24/7 support from our dedicated travel healthcare team, ensuring you receive real-time assistance for scheduling, credentialing, clinical questions, or any situational needs that arise while you’re on assignment. This robust support structure is part of a larger commitment to safeguarding your wellbeing, professional development, and job satisfaction as you deliver high‑quality care across diverse settings.
Our company is rooted in empowering staff to grow within a supportive, inclusive culture that recognizes expertise and dedication. We invest in ongoing education, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities that align with your professional goals, whether you’re advancing PACU competencies, pursuing specialty certifications, or exploring broader perioperative roles. You will work within a values-driven environment that emphasizes respect, collaboration, and a patient‑centered approach, ensuring you feel valued as a member of a friendly, professional team. The philosophy here is simple: when you invest in clinicians, you enable better patient experiences, safer outcomes, and stronger communities. Expect transparent communication, reasonable workloads, and a culture that respects your voice in shaping the care you provide.
If you’re ready to elevate your PACU practice, apply now to join a company that recognizes your contribution and is committed to your ongoing professional development. This is your chance to bring expert postoperative care to Maine’s coast while enjoying the opportunity to broaden your horizons through assignments across the United States, supported every step of the way by a team that prioritizes your success, wellbeing, and career trajectory. Step into a role that respects your expertise, challenges your clinical acumen, and celebrates your growth as you help patients recover with confidence and dignity. Ready to make a meaningful impact in PACU care and advance your professional journey? Start your application today and become part of a forward‑thinking organization that values you.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
York’s location offers a compelling blend of professional and personal benefits. You’ll enjoy the appeal of living in a historic coastal town known for waterfront parks, family-friendly festivals, and accessible healthcare environments that prioritize patient safety and staff development. If you’re drawn to exploring beyond borders, this opportunity is also part of a wider program that enables assignments across various locations in the U.S., enriching your clinical perspective with exposure to diverse surgical populations and hospital workflows. You’ll experience the advantages of a supportive, team‑oriented atmosphere in a community that values work‑life balance without compromising clinical excellence. From the scenic coastal summers to the crisp autumn shoreline vistas, Maine offers a quality of life that complements the demands and rewards of an intensive PACU role, helping you maintain resilience and professional vitality while you expand your professional footprint.
In this PACU RN role, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and stabilizing postoperative patients as they emerge from anesthesia, assessing airway status, vitals, pain control, and recovery progression, and identifying potential complications with timely escalation. You’ll perform meticulous neurovascular checks, modal pain management administration, and hemodynamic monitoring, ensuring patient safety through careful documentation, handoffs, and adherence to evidence-based recovery pathways. Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff will be essential as you adjust plans of care, communicate patient status to families, and guide patients toward safe discharge or transfer when appropriate. The position supports professional growth through PACU-specific credentialing opportunities, expanded escalation competencies, and cross‑training across related perioperative services, enabling you to deepen proficiency in airway management, recovery protocols, sedation recovery, and early recognition of postoperative complications. The role includes competitive compensation, with weekly pay ranging from $1,935 to $2,063, and guaranteed hours of 36 per week, along with a structured path for contract extension based on performance and department needs. The contractual framework provides flexibility for your career planning while maintaining the stability you count on, with the start date clearly defined as 01/05/2026 and a duration measured in weeks, subject to extension.
We prioritize a comprehensive support system designed to make your travel and placement seamless. In addition to the clinical responsibilities, you’ll benefit from housing assistance to help locate comfortable, cost‑effective accommodations near your placement site, reducing daily commute stress so you can focus on patient care. A signing bonus may be available, and extension opportunities will be discussed as part of ongoing performance reviews, giving you a clear pathway to longer-term engagement. You’ll have access to 24/7 support from our dedicated travel healthcare team, ensuring you receive real-time assistance for scheduling, credentialing, clinical questions, or any situational needs that arise while you’re on assignment. This robust support structure is part of a larger commitment to safeguarding your wellbeing, professional development, and job satisfaction as you deliver high‑quality care across diverse settings.
Our company is rooted in empowering staff to grow within a supportive, inclusive culture that recognizes expertise and dedication. We invest in ongoing education, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities that align with your professional goals, whether you’re advancing PACU competencies, pursuing specialty certifications, or exploring broader perioperative roles. You will work within a values-driven environment that emphasizes respect, collaboration, and a patient‑centered approach, ensuring you feel valued as a member of a friendly, professional team. The philosophy here is simple: when you invest in clinicians, you enable better patient experiences, safer outcomes, and stronger communities. Expect transparent communication, reasonable workloads, and a culture that respects your voice in shaping the care you provide.
If you’re ready to elevate your PACU practice, apply now to join a company that recognizes your contribution and is committed to your ongoing professional development. This is your chance to bring expert postoperative care to Maine’s coast while enjoying the opportunity to broaden your horizons through assignments across the United States, supported every step of the way by a team that prioritizes your success, wellbeing, and career trajectory. Step into a role that respects your expertise, challenges your clinical acumen, and celebrates your growth as you help patients recover with confidence and dignity. Ready to make a meaningful impact in PACU care and advance your professional journey? Start your application today and become part of a forward‑thinking organization that values you.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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