PACU Registered Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
Brigham and Women's Hospital

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

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

Job Description

• Position based at MGB Healthcare Center Foxboro Patriot Place
• Schedule: 4 shifts of 10 hours each (4x10), no nights or weekends
• Seeking either an OR nurse or PACU nurse with ambulatory experience
• For OR nurses: must have experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, or outpatient settings
• No on-call duties
• Free parking provided

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN PACU
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have ambulatory experience; orthopedic/sports medicine/outpatient experience required for OR nurses
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required

Credentials & Compliance Requirements

Licensure & Professional Credentials

• Valid nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing required)
• MA Conditional Licenses NOT accepted

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Skills checklist specific to the role
• Two recent professional references (minimum one supervisor or above)
• Candidate submission coversheet

Onboarding & Health Requirements

• MGB Badge Photo: recent color photo (within 6 months), professional headshot
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
  • TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
  • Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Hepatitis B vaccination strongly preferred (3 doses or proof of immunity or declination)
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Positive PPD requires negative chest x-ray documentation

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years addresses
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Education verification of highest degree achieved

Additional Notes

• Start date preferred: January 12, with January 26 as next option
• No religious exemptions for fit testing or influenza vaccine
• No on-site fit testing available; must be completed prior to start
• Assignment is ambulatory care focused

This position is ideal for experienced RN PACU or OR nurses with ambulatory care experience seeking a long-term assignment with a consistent day schedule and no nights or weekends.