Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,181 per week in York, ME

This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU), catering to patients across various surgical specialties. The successful candidate will be responsible for the pre-operative assessment and preparation of surgical patients in the ASU, as well as the critical post-operative monitoring and recovery phase in the PACU.

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Job Title

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a dynamic contract assignment at York Hospital in York, Maine. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU), catering to patients across various surgical specialties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the pre-operative assessment and preparation of surgical patients in the ASU, as well as the critical post-operative monitoring and recovery phase in the PACU. This includes managing patient airways, pain, and vital signs, ensuring a safe and smooth transition from anesthesia to recovery or discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, ensuring patient readiness for surgery and addressing any concerns.
• Provide expert post-anesthesia care, including continuous monitoring of vital signs, respiratory status, and neurological function.
• Administer medications, manage pain, and address post-operative complications effectively.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care instructions and discharge planning.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergent situations, demonstrating critical thinking and advanced clinical skills.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU), or Critical Care Unit (CCU).

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced patient assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythm analysis.
• Competence in airway management and oxygen delivery systems.
• Expertise in IV insertion, medication administration, and pain management techniques.
• Ability to operate and interpret data from patient monitoring equipment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced and high-stress environments.

Shift Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-09-28
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Shift Type: AM shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days Per Week: 3 days
• Call Requirements: Weekend call rotation required.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.