PACU Registered Nurse
Boston, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Specialty: Registered Nurse - PACU

Job Description

• Provide care in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-acuity interventional patient care environment.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience and familiarity with procedures and equipment required.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiovascular pathophysiology and interventional procedures related to acute cardiac, circulatory, and respiratory emergencies.
• Provide and maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Utilize equipment, supplies, and nursing resources appropriately.
• Foster continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
• Facilitate consistent, efficient communication among all staff.
• Ensure all documentation and billing requirements are met.
• Communicate and educate effectively at all levels.
• Maintain professionalism and collaboration at all times.
• Adhere to hospital, department, and regulatory policies, including Radiation Safety protocols.
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and education/training to stay current in electrophysiology.
• Assist in orientation of new employees.
• Support the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Current Massachusetts Nursing License required (no conditional licenses accepted).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in assessment and evaluation of chronically ill cardiac patients preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of interventional procedures for acute cardiac/circulatory/respiratory emergencies preferred.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High standard of professionalism and ability to foster interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computers and cardiac diagnostic and mapping systems.
• Flexibility regarding shift coverage and overtime.
• Physical ability to lift linen, supplies, and patients.
• Ability to work with adult, elderly, and critically ill patients, including emergency situations such as cardiac or respiratory codes.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, high-acuity interventional patient care environment.
• Physical effort required to lift and position patients and radiographic equipment.
• Exposure to radiation during fluoroscopy and digital acquisition.
• Risk of needle sticks and exposure to blood, waste products, and contagious diseases.
• Constant changes in lighting conditions.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks.

Onboarding & Credential Requirements

Required Before Start

• Current Massachusetts Nursing License verification (primary source verification required).
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually.
• MGB Medication Exam with 80% passing score within 365 days.
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if >6 month break.
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender check.
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above).
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required).
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance.
• Education verification through background check.
• Social Security Number trace as part of background check.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually.

Optional / Preferred

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity preferred.
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years preferred.
• Documentation of chest x-ray if positive TB test.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong cardiac knowledge seeking a challenging role in a high-acuity PACU environment.