Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Cambridge, MA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$3,080/weekOverview
- Start Date03/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$800/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,280/week
Description
472200
Facility
CHA Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge,Massachusetts
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Nursing)
Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative (Nursing)
Start & End Date
03/24/2026 - 06/20/2026
Guaranteed Hours
40
RN- PACU - PREOP
WILL ACCEPT LOCALS WITHIN 50 MILES; local rate will apply
Profile will go through our Clinical IVS team.
Job Description:
Block scheduling will NOT be offered.
Must float between Pre-Op and PACU
Pre-Op shift 6:00a-4:30p.
PACU shift 8:00a-6:30p.
When working on-call(2-3 weekday nights of call/four week schedule), their working shift will be 11:30a-10p (then on-call shift will be 10:00p-7:00a). Weekend on call is approximately every 4-5 weeks - Saturday 7:00a thru Monday 7:00a
Charge Capability: Highly Preferred
Scrub Color: Provided by unit
Must work every other major holiday
Submission Requirements:
Up to date resume that includes 2+ year(s) of experience in Pre Op/PACU. Also, documenting travel experience; May consider first time travelers who comes with great experience.
2 recent PreOp/PACU Charge RN/Manager/Supervisor references
Skills Checklist matching specialty
Drivers licenses with address that matches demographics
Current AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS are required at time of submission
Flu vaccine required during season.
NURSYS Report Licenses verification with ACTIVE current or conditional Massachusetts RN license(past or present) pulled within the last 7 days
RTO must be included at time of submission; it will not be guaranteed after confirmation.
EMR Experience Preferred: EPIC
Unit Specifics:
Pre Op/ PACU rotate
Required Drips & Medications: PACU occasional pressor (neo, etc) support.
Lines of Service: General, GYN, Urology, Plastics, Ortho (TJ, Sports Med, Podiatry, Hands) Vascular (vein ligations, stab phlebectomy, some IR procedures will have IR tech) (ok to approve if it is not their strong suit), Endoscopy also done in OR. PACU will also recover IR pts that receive anesthesia.
Number of beds: Preop 5 bays and 8 PACU
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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About Cambridge, MA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Cambridge, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Cambridge is higher than the national average, with housing costs being the most significant factor.
- Wages may be higher to match the cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 80°F, average lows: 60°F.
- Winter average highs: 40°F, average lows: 20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in Cambridge, but they may be more expensive due to the high demand from students and professionals.
- Cambridge is public transportation friendly with access to buses and subways.
- It is also bike-friendly, but parking can be challenging.
- Cambridge is diverse with a mix of students, professionals, and families.
- Common health issues may include stress-related conditions due to the academic and professional environment.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of prestigious medical and educational institutions.
- Cambridge offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art and music culture, and plenty of outdoor activities along the Charles River.
- There are also numerous museums and historic sites to explore.
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