PACU Registered Nurse
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Registered Nurse - PACU

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

Schedule

• 2 shifts of 12 hours and 2 shifts of 8 hours per week, with varied start times
• Up to 3 call shifts every 6 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Massachusetts (MA Conditional Licenses not accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Primary source verification of license and certifications required within 30 days of start date
• NURSYS and Board of Nursing (BON) verification required for nursing licenses

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date (no exemptions allowed)
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is required
• TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity required
• Hepatitis B vaccination strongly preferred (or proof of immunity or declination)
• Tdap vaccination preferred (within 10 years)
• If positive TB test, documentation of negative chest x-ray required

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated if break >6 months
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date, updated if break >6 months
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years addresses/employment/schooling
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start, updated annually

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two references within 4 years, at least one supervisor or above in relevant skillset
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
• Candidate submission coversheet (current version)
• License/certification verification required for submission
• Name change documentation if legal name differs from credential documentation

Onboarding Requirements

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications must be current and verified
• Self-study orientation and attestation specific to the facility required
• Medication exam with 80% passing score within 365 days
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for any extensions

Additional Notes

• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for N95 fit testing
• Fit testing cannot be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start
• Some certifications accept AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military; preference for AHA in certain hospitals
• Background check includes international residence or travel exceeding 30 consecutive days within last 7 years

This position is suitable for experienced PACU Registered Nurses seeking a 13-week long-term assignment with variable shifts and call responsibilities in Massachusetts.