Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Springfield, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,596/weekOverview
- Start Date11/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative inpatient nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) supporting a telemetry and intermediate care unit in Springfield, Massachusetts. This acute care nursing opportunity is ideal for a telemetry nurse who provides safe, compassionate care to medically complex adults requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, close assessment, and timely clinical intervention. Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley, Springfield offers a welcoming urban setting with cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to New England travel.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310–$2,440
- Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: November 1, 2026
- Schedule: 3 night shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, generally 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- On-Call: Not required
- Unit: 20-bed telemetry/intermediate care unit
Telemetry Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
- At least 1 year of recent acute care, telemetry, or intermediate care nursing experience preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition
- Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and in a fast-paced inpatient healthcare environment
Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiac, medical, and cardiovascular conditions
- Perform comprehensive assessments, including vital signs, oxygenation, hemodynamic status, and focused cardiac assessments at least every four hours and as clinically indicated
- Monitor and interpret telemetry for arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, bradycardia, and other clinically significant rhythm changes
- Administer medications and manage therapies such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, diuretics, insulin, antibiotics, and electrolyte replacement
- Safely monitor and manage ordered infusions, which may include heparin, amiodarone, diltiazem, dobutamine, nitroglycerin, insulin, and diuretic therapies
- Recognize clinical deterioration and promptly communicate changes to providers and the interdisciplinary care team
- Support patients receiving care for acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, arrhythmias, respiratory failure, stroke, pulmonary embolism, severe electrolyte imbalances, and other telemetry-level conditions
- Provide post-procedure monitoring, fall prevention, patient and family education, care coordination, and discharge planning
- Collaborate with patient care technicians, unit support staff, providers, and other members of the care team to promote safe, quality outcomes
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated acute care healthcare team.
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.
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About Springfield, MA
As a travel nurse in Springfield, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Springfield, MA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In summer, average highs range from 80-85°F, while average lows range from 55-60°F.
- In winter, average highs range from 30-35°F, and average lows range from 15-20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Springfield, MA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially with the help of local real estate agencies and online rental platforms.
- Springfield is relatively car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a commuter rail line, providing convenient travel within the city and to nearby areas.
- Springfield, MA has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- Springfield offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games and events, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks along the Connecticut River and visit historical sites such as the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Dr.
- Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
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