Night Registered Nurse - PACU

Location

Portland, ME

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Night Shift

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Night Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit). You will primarily focus on pre-operative and post-operative care for patients who have undergone various procedures, including catheterizations, electrophysiology, and vascular surgeries. This position requires expertise in handling short stay patients in a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients in the PACU, ensuring safety and addressing any complications.
• Administer medications and manage IV drips as required.
• Assisting with patient recovery from anesthesia and evaluating vital signs.
• Provide post-operative care for cardiac, vascular, and gynecological patients.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the EMR (Epic).

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 3 years of recent PACU experience.
• Must hold current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Prior experience with tele monitoring and reading tele strips required.
• Experience handling cardiac drips, groin management, and trauma care.
• Float experience to PACU, IMC, and ICU settings is required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!