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

Apply for a PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Hyannis, MA, and provide expert post-anesthesia care on a consistent 40-hour weekday schedule. Join a patient-focused recovery team while caring for patients throughout the post-operative process and collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team. Enjoy an on-site nursing assignment in scenic Cape Cod, a coastal community known for beautiful beaches, a welcoming atmosphere, and vibrant year-round culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Hyannis, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500–$2,630
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Shift Times: Rotating start times of 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Requirement: No weekends or holidays scheduled
• On-Call: Not required for the posted schedule
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending January 23, 2027
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• At least 1 year of recent experience within the last 5 years in ICU, CVICU, CVPA, Emergency Room, same-day care, or PACU
• Prior same-day care (SDC) or PACU nursing experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Demonstrated proficiency with IV starts, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator care
• Ability to successfully complete required pharmacology and basic arrhythmia examinations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and evaluate their responses to medications and treatment
• Perform comprehensive physical, psychological, and social assessments throughout the patient’s admission
• Develop and update plans of care while communicating pertinent patient information to the appropriate care team members
• Provide safe, effective care for patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator support, and other post-operative interventions
• Administer medications safely and monitor for therapeutic effects or adverse reactions
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient documentation
• Educate patients and families and provide discharge planning support
• Guide and support ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards
• Serve as a clinical resource for patient care, staff orientation, and education
• Follow infection prevention, blood and body fluid, safety, and quality-improvement practices
• Provide compassionate service to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated post-anesthesia care team on Cape Cod.

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