PACU Registered Nurse
Boston, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse — 13-week night-shift contract at a top academic medical center in Boston, MA 02114. We are seeking an experienced PACU RN (Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse) for a travel nursing job with straight nights. This travel RN opportunity places you in a renowned academic medical center in downtown Boston, offering excellent perioperative and postoperative care experience, waterfront views, and easy access to dining, culture, and public transit.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) – Travel Nurse (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Location: Boston, MA 02114 (downtown Boston, walkable neighborhood)
• Contract Type: Travel (On-Site)
• Unit: PACU Nursing
• Start Date: March 22, 2026
• End Date: June 20, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) — straight nights
• Schedule: 36 hours/week, Monday–Thursday; every other holiday and rotating coverage as needed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2130 – $2250
• Openings: 1
• Interview Required: No

Job Requirements (PACU RN / Travel Nurse)

• 3+ years of RN experience required (Registered Nurse)
• 1+ year of recent travel PACU experience required (PACU travel nurse experience)
• 1+ year of experience in an academic medical center required (academic hospital experience)
• Active RN license (license/certificate verification required at submission)
• Resume, references, and skills checklist required for submission
• Compliance with onboarding requirements, including health screenings and background checks

Responsibilities (Post Anesthesia Care / PACU Nursing)

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia and postoperative care for patients in the PACU (anesthesia recovery, perioperative nursing)
• Support thoracic surgery, surgical pathology, sub-acute, pediatric PACU, and pediatric OR populations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (surgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative staff) to ensure patient safety and optimal recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation, follow clinical protocols, and manage anesthesia recovery orders
• Participate in coverage for holidays and rotating shifts as needed

If you are an experienced PACU RN seeking a rewarding travel nurse position in Boston, apply now. Submit your resume, references, and skills checklist to be considered. Join our travel nursing team and take your PACU nursing career to the next level — excellent opportunity for PACU RNs and travel nurses looking for Boston healthcare jobs.

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