Electrophysiology PACU RN
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital

Job Opportunity: EP PACU RN

Location

• Boston, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Provide advanced nursing care in a fast-paced, high-volume interventional cardiovascular post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiovascular pathophysiology.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Utilize equipment, supplies, and nursing resources appropriately.
• Foster continuity of patient care and efficient use of resources.
• Facilitate consistent and efficient communication among staff.
• Ensure all documentation and billing requirements are met.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collaboration at all times.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Shift

• 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN PACU
• Minimum years of experience: 1 year in PACU within the last year.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified as required.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, high-volume interventional laboratory environment requiring teamwork and collaboration.

Required Credentials and Compliance (must be current and valid)

• Nursing license primary source verification within 30 days of start date.
• N95 Respirator Fit Test within 1 year prior to start date, updated annually (no exemptions allowed).
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required).
• TB screening: documentation of negative TB skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months.
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity documentation or vaccination.
• Basic health statement signed by a licensed provider within 1 year of start date.
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks.
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days of start and annually.
• Medication exam with 80% passing score within 1 year.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year.
• Submission of resume with 7 years of work experience including city and state.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor.
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for extensions.

Preferred (Optional) Credentials

• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity documentation.
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years.

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