Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Lawrence, MA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Join a dynamic perioperative team in Lawrence, Massachusetts as a PACU Registered Nurse. This travel nurse assignment is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) skills while providing compassionate, high-quality post-operative recovery care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Located in Lawrence, MA 01841, this assignment offers convenient access to Greater Boston, the Merrimack Valley, and scenic New England communities—making it a great choice for experienced travel nursing professionals seeking PACU RN jobs in Massachusetts.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Setting: Surgical Day Care / Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• End Date: 12/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour evening shift, typically 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Shift Duration: 8 Hour Any
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,450 - $2,580
• Location: Lawrence, MA 01841

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Experience delivering safe, attentive post-anesthesia recovery care
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to identify changes in patient condition quickly
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a surgical and perioperative care setting
• Ability to work evening shifts while maintaining a patient-focused approach throughout the assignment

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and support a safe transition from surgery to discharge or the next level of care
• Perform frequent assessments of vital signs, pain level, respiratory status, and overall recovery progress
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns as needed
• Provide patient education and reassurance to support comfort, safety, and recovery
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold best practices in PACU nursing care

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel job in Lawrence, Massachusetts and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional patient care.

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