PACU Registered Nurse
Newton, MA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each
• Day shifts, approximately 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (variable start times)

Required Specialty and Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (RN PACU)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN PACU experience expected (minimum 1+ years typical for PACU roles)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA preferred, Red Cross accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA preferred, Red Cross accepted
• Valid professional nursing license (MA license required; conditional licenses not accepted)
• License verification required through primary source within 30 days of start date
• N95 Fit Test (within 365 days of start date, updated annually)
• Influenza Vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
• TB Test (skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break)
• Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• MGB Medication Exam (80% passing within 365 days)

Additional Health and Compliance Requirements

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity (strongly preferred)
• Tdap vaccination (preferred)
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray documentation
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (related to fit testing)
• Criminal background checks including:

  • Massachusetts CORI
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, Medicaid lists)
• Social Security Number Trace
• Education verification (highest level achieved)
• References: 2 recent, including at least 1 supervisor-level

Onboarding and Documentation

• Completion of facility-specific self-study orientation and attestation required before onboarding
• Submission of resume including 7 years of work experience and education details
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for extensions

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an RN PACU position in Massachusetts with day shifts of 4x10 hours. The role requires current BLS, PALS, ACLS certifications, valid MA nursing license, and compliance with multiple health screenings and background checks. Prior travel experience is not required. Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation and submit all required documentation for onboarding.