PACU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- York, ME
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.06
- Weekly
- $1,910
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,320
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 09/28/2026
This job pays about $53.06/hour — 27% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine ($41.82/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine right now
- 426 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine from 6 agencies, 15 of them in York.
- Pay in these listings: $33.04 – $92.08/hour, median $58.34/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Maine: $41.82/hour ($86,986/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($76.79/hour across 60 jobs).
Job description
PACU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in York, Maine
Join a rewarding PACU travel nurse opportunity in York, Maine, and bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a collaborative Post Anesthesia Care Unit team. This 13-week Registered Nurse assignment offers the chance to support post-surgical recovery in a scenic coastal New England community.
Job Details
- Position: PACU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Location: York, Maine
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Schedule: Days with weekend call rotation
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 2 years of experience in an ASU/PACU or Critical Care setting
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- Strong post-anesthesia recovery, patient monitoring, and assessment skills
- Ability to work rotating shifts and participate in weekend call rotation
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality PACU nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery
- Monitor vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall patient stability during recovery
- Assess patients for post-operative complications and communicate concerns to the care team as needed
- Administer medications and support safe, timely patient discharge readiness
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment
Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel job in York, Maine, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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