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

Job Opportunity: EP PACU RN (RN PACU)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Provide advanced nursing care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with a focus on cardiovascular pathophysiology.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Utilize equipment, supplies, and nursing resources efficiently.
• Ensure continuity of patient care and effective communication among staff.
• Meet all documentation and billing requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, and adherence to hospital and regulatory policies, including Radiation Safety protocols.
• Participate in continuing education, research, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives.
• Support the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

Required Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: RN PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard RN PACU experience; verify with recruiter if needed)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of travel experience requirement)

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS Certification: American Heart Association (AHA), Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted (AHA preferred).
• Professional Nursing License: Must be verified through primary source; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted. Both NURSYS and Board of Nursing (BON) verification required.
• N95 Fit Test: Must be current within 365 days before start date and updated annually. No religious exemptions.
• Medication Exam: 80% passing score within 365 days required.
• MMR Vaccination or Immunity: Documentation of measles, mumps, rubella vaccines or proof of immunity required.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30) with no exemptions.
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Criminal Background Checks: Multiple background checks including CORI, SSN Trace, National Sex Offender Registry, and Exclusion Checks required within 45 days prior to start date.
• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• References: Two recent references required, at least one supervisor or above.
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission.
• Assignment Confirmation Form: Required for onboarding and assignment extensions.
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation: Required if fit test is required.
• Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified.

Preferred (Optional) Credentials

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity (strongly preferred).
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years (preferred).
• Positive PPD with negative chest X-ray documentation if applicable.

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to all hospital, department, and regulatory agency policies and standards.
• Participation in continuing education and quality improvement projects is expected.
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for required vaccines.

This position is ideal for experienced RN PACU nurses seeking a long-term assignment in a major Massachusetts healthcare system with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.