Registered Nurse – PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) – Days 4x9, + weekend call rotation – Relocation Candidates Welcome
Location: York, ME
Duration: 13 Weeks
Specialty: PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift Time: Days 4x9, + weekend call rotation
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: 10/26/2026
We are seeking an experienced PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) to join a healthcare facility in York, 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
✅ Requirements
• Active ME or Compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• 2+ years of PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) experience
Pay
Pay range: $2,124 to $2,196 per week.
Travel PACU/Pre-Post Op RN package: up to $2,196/week (36 hours) = $36/hour taxable + up to $900/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.
Local package: $59/hour fully taxable ($2,124/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.