Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Boston, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring 2+ years of PACU Phase 1 recovery experience, pediatric experience, and an active MA RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) setting, open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
• Case types include trauma, pediatrics, ortho, general, cardiac cath, interventional radiology (IR), neuro (IR), and electrophysiology (EP)
• Average daily caseload ranges from 30–60 cases
• 12-hour shifts on a mid-36-hour day/evening rotation; must be available to work any combination of the following shifts — Day: 6a–6:30p, 7a–7:30p, 8a–8:30p; Evening: 9a–9:30p, 10a–10:30p, 11a–11:30p
• 36 hours per week
• Every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday as needed
• No on-call requirements
• May float to a secondary PACU location as needed

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all must be active
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience with strong Phase 1 recovery background required
• Experience with large complex surgical cases including neuro, thoracic, vascular, and ortho spine required
• Pediatric experience required
• Ability to independently read, interpret, and identify telemetry rhythm strips and heart blocks required
• Must pass a telemetry test on Day 1 with a score of 84% or higher
• Must pass the Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia Test (A or B) prior to placement
• TNCC preferred
• Two professional references required — at least one must be from a manager-level or above (not a supervisor), include a performance evaluation, and be dated within the past 12 months; the second may be within 3 years
• References cannot be from fellow travelers
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide Phase 1 PACU recovery care for a high-volume, diverse surgical caseload including complex neuro, thoracic, vascular, and pediatric cases
• TNCC certification is preferred and may strengthen candidacy
• Candidates must reside 30 or more miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates — this position is in the Critical Care/high-acuity specialty category