Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,035 per week Job at Cross Country Nurses, Lewiston, ME

  • Cross Country Nurses
  • Lewiston, ME

Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lewiston, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN Lewiston, ME. The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join the Peri Anesthesia team in a busy Level III Trauma Center. This position involves providing post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients in a 19-bed unit, ensuring their safety, comfort, and recovery following surgical procedures.

Job Details

  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS; Education: RN license; Location: Lewiston, ME; Years of Experience: 2 years required.
  • Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Float: Rarely required.
  • Responsibilities include caring for patients in pre-op, same-day surgery, and Phase I PACU; managing arterial lines, dysrhythmias, and anesthesia recovery; performing IV starts, medication administration, and other post-surgical patient care procedures.
  • Experience with Level III Trauma Center, pediatric PACU, and Phase I PACU is preferred.
  • Candidate must be proficient in managing a diverse patient population including geriatric, adult, and pediatric cases, with knowledge in multiple surgical specialties.
  • Additional notes: Must have experience with Endo/Laparoscopic, ENT, Gyn, Ortho, Robotics, Vascular, and Cardiac procedures, among others.

Benefits

  • The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1324151. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Job Tags

For contractors, Zero hours contract, Shift work, Day shift

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