Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,120 to $2,460 per week in Bangor, ME

Travel PACU/Pre-Post Op RN package: $2,460/week (36 hours) = $36/hour taxable + up to $1,173/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules. In this role, you will provide expert perianesthesia nursing care across pre-operative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, and Phase II discharge readiness.

TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401!

Location: Bangor, ME
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: PACU/Pre-Post Op
Shift: Days
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: 12/7/2026
Experience Required: 3+ years

We are seeking an experienced PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) to join a hospital in Bangor, ME. In this role, you will provide expert perianesthesia nursing care across pre-operative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, and Phase II discharge readiness. You will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary surgical team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for surgical or procedural interventions
• Monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, assessing airway patency, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness
• Administer analgesics, antiemetics, and other post-operative medications per physician orders and unit protocols
• Identify and respond promptly to post-anesthesia complications such as respiratory depression, hypotension, or agitation
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care instructions and discharge criteria
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and surgical team members to ensure seamless transitions of care

Pay range: $2,120 to $2,460 per week.

Travel PACU/Pre-Post Op RN package: $2,460/week (36 hours) = $36/hour taxable + up to $1,173/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $59–$66/hour fully taxable ($2,120–$2,370/week for 36 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.