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Union Rn Nursing Jobs in Portland, ME (NOW HIRING)

Travel PACU RN

Portland, ME · On-site

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... Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 24 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days

Travel PACU RN - $2,238 per week

Portland, ME · On-site

$2.2K/wk

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... Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 24 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days

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What is a Union RN nurse?

Union RN Nurses are registered nurses who are members of a labor union, which represents them in negotiations with employers regarding wages, benefits, working conditions, and other employment-related matters. Being part of a union provides nurses with collective bargaining power to advocate for fair treatment and workplace safety. Union membership can also offer legal support, grievance procedures, and a unified voice in policy discussions affecting nursing practice. Many hospitals and healthcare facilities employ unionized nurses to ensure a structured and fair work environment.

How does being part of a union impact the work environment and daily responsibilities for an RN nurse?

As a union RN, you'll benefit from collective bargaining agreements that often provide structured schedules, standardized pay scales, and clear protocols for issues like staffing ratios and overtime. This can lead to a more predictable work environment and additional support when addressing workplace concerns. However, you may also encounter unique challenges, such as participating in union meetings or navigating contract negotiations. Unionized teams typically collaborate closely, fostering a sense of solidarity and shared advocacy for patient care and workplace safety.

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To thrive as a Union RN Nurse, you need a current RN license, strong clinical expertise, and a solid understanding of labor rights and workplace regulations. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, safety protocols, and collective bargaining agreements is crucial. Exceptional communication, advocacy, and teamwork skills help you represent both patient interests and those of your nursing colleagues. These competencies ensure quality patient care while also promoting fair workplace practices and effective collaboration within unionized healthcare environments.

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Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 24 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.
As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
  • Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
  • Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
  • Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.
PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 3 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1472618. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1