Title: TRAVEL: RN - POST ANESTHESIA CARE (Portland)
Location: Portland, Me, 04122, US
Company: Integrated Resources
Job Title: RN - PACU (Pre/Post-Op)
Location: Portland, ME
Unit: Periop Pre-Post
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: - 36 hours per week (48 hrs preferred)
- 12-hour Day/Evening shifts
- Every other weekend (day shift scheduled + call rotation)
Role Overview: RN will provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing Cath/EP, OR, TEE, and CV procedures in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Must be flexible to float to Bramhall PACU, IMC, or ICU as needed.
Key Responsibilities: - Deliver high-quality Phase 1 post-anesthesia care (2:1 ratio; 3-4 patients in 23-hour stay).
- Manage cardiac drips, groin sites, epidurals, PCAs, IV therapy, A-lines, and tele monitoring.
- Interpret EKG and telemetry strips accurately.
- Support procedures including vascular, TAVR, robotic, pediatric cath, and cardioversion.
- Participate in rotating call and weekend coverage.
- Document in Epic EMR accurately and timely.
Requirements: - Active RN license (ME or compact state)
- 3 years PACU and ICU experience (recent)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
- Prior travel nurse experience strongly preferred
- Trauma Level 1 background
- Ability to float as needed
Unit Details: - 40 pre/post beds + 9 overnight bays (23-hour short stay embedded)
- Equipment: IV pumps, PCAs, epidurals, A-lines, tele monitoring, TEE/CV
- Dress code: Any scrub color, fragrance-free (no artificial nails, no cell phone use on unit)
Pay/Shift Details: - 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM start time, variable end)
- Weekend day shift and rotating call every other weekend