Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Burlington, MA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,870/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PACU RN job in Burlington, Massachusetts: join a fast-paced ambulatory post-anesthesia care team near Greater Boston and provide high-quality recovery room care for surgical and procedural patients. Burlington, MA 01805 offers a convenient suburban setting with easy access to major commuter routes, shopping, dining, and the greater Boston area.
Job Details
- Specialty: PACU / Ambulatory PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Setting: Ambulatory surgery and peri-anesthesia recovery
- Shift: 10-hour evening shift, typically 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM or 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,560 - $2,690
- Location: Burlington, MA
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- 3-4 years of PACU nursing experience preferred
- EPIC experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification required
- PALS or ENPC certification required; equivalent accepted
- Strong recovery room and peri-anesthesia skills with the ability to work in a busy ambulatory PACU
- Prior travel nurse experience not required
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate post-anesthesia care for ambulatory surgical and procedural patients
- Monitor patients during recovery, assess readiness for discharge, and respond to changes in condition
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, and nursing teams to ensure smooth patient flow
- Document patient care accurately in EPIC and follow established PACU recovery protocols
- Support a positive team culture and contribute to a collaborative peri-anesthesia environment
- Work effectively in a high-volume unit with approximately 25 beds and a daily caseload of about 35 patients
Apply now for this PACU travel nursing opportunity in Burlington, MA, and join a supportive healthcare team near Boston.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
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About Burlington, MA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Burlington, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Burlington, MA is higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 80-85°F, and average lows are around 60-65°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 35-40°F, and average lows are around 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Burlington, MA, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Burlington is car-friendly with well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options include bus services and commuter rail for easy access to nearby cities.
- Burlington, MA has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Burlington offers a variety of restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment venues.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, as well as access to nearby beaches.
- The city also hosts cultural events, music performances, and sports activities.
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