PACU Registered Nurse
Newton Lower Falls, MA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Newton Lower Falls, MA | Active MA RN license, 1+ year PACU experience, ACLS & PALS required.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel assignment in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts (02462). This PACU travel nurse opportunity lets you provide high-quality perioperative and post-operative nursing care in a supportive surgical recovery environment. Enjoy Newton Lower Falls' charming neighborhoods and scenic parks with quick access to the Boston-area hospitals and amenities.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN
• Location: Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 (Greater Boston area)
• Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / PACU RN role
• Start Date: May 3, 2026
• End Date: August 1, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: Combination of 2x12-hour and 2x8-hour shifts per week; varied start times; up to 3 call shifts per 6 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,370 – $2,500 (competitive travel nurse pay)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts (MA RN)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU experience as a PACU RN or perioperative nurse
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications required
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and skills checklists as required
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation (up to 3 call shifts per 6 weeks)
• Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Experience collaborating with surgical and anesthesia teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct post-operative nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia in the PACU
• Monitor patient recovery, airway status, hemodynamics, and respond rapidly to clinical changes
• Administer medications, manage pain control, and implement prescribed treatments
• Perform focused assessments, discharge criteria evaluation, and safe handoffs to inpatient units or discharge planners
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, and perioperative teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic documentation and comply with facility policies
• Participate in required on-call rotation and unit-specific competencies

Why Join Us: This PACU travel nurse assignment offers hands-on perioperative experience, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to work in a supportive Boston-area healthcare setting. Ideal for PACU RNs and perioperative nurses seeking short-term travel positions in Massachusetts.

Apply now to be considered for this PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) travel assignment in Newton Lower Falls, MA. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nurse career in the Greater Boston area.

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