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

PACU travel nursing opportunity in Burlington, Massachusetts: join a busy ambulatory post-anesthesia care team and provide high-quality peri-anesthesia care in the Boston metro area. This 13-week Registered Nurse contract offers steady evening shifts, strong weekly hours, and the chance to work in a fast-paced surgical environment with a collaborative clinical team.

Job Details

• Specialty: PACU Registered Nurse / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• Setting: Ambulatory PACU
• Employment Type: Travel RN Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shifts per Week: Not specified
• Shift Duration: 10-hour evening shifts
• Shift Times: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM or 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,560 - $2,690
• Location: Burlington, MA 01805
• Start Date: 10/12/2026

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 3-4 years of PACU nursing experience required
• Prior experience in a post-anesthesia care unit or peri-anesthesia setting preferred
• EPIC experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS or ENPC (equivalency) required
• Prior travel nurse experience not required
• Must have been separated from the health system for 6+ months to be considered
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centered, team-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for ambulatory surgical and procedural patients
• Monitor patient recovery and respond to changes in condition using strong clinical judgment
• Support patient flow in a 25-bed PACU with an average daily volume of approximately 35 cases
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in EPIC
• Collaborate with the peri-anesthesia team to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput
• Maintain a professional, supportive presence while working with students and new hires
• Deliver compassionate, attentive care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment

Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?

• Work in the desirable Boston metro area with easy access to shopping, dining, and commuter routes
• Enjoy a consistent evening schedule and strong weekly hours
• Join a well-organized ambulatory surgery and PACU team
• Build experience in a high-demand peri-anesthesia nursing role

Apply now to take the next step in your PACU nursing career and join this travel RN opportunity in Burlington, Massachusetts.

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