PACU Registered Nurse
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Registered Nurse PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) - Massachusetts, Newton

Job Details

• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule:

  • Total 40 hours per week
  • Combination of 2 twelve-hour shifts and 2 eight-hour shifts
  • Varied start times including days and evenings
  • Up to 3 on-call shifts every 6 weeks

Required Qualifications

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

Health and Safety Requirements

• Fit Test:

  • N95 respirator fit test within 365 days prior to start, updated annually
  • Must be completed offsite; no onsite fit testing available
  • No religious or medical exemptions allowed

• Respirator Medical Clearance (RMC) Attestation:

  • Required if fit test is required
  • Must be completed prior to fit testing and updated if medical status changes

• Immunizations and Testing:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Documentation of vaccination or immunity required
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test: Negative TB skin test or blood test within 3 months of start, updated if break >6 months
  • Hepatitis B: Strongly preferred but optional (vaccination record or immunity proof)
  • Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years
  • Health Statement: Physician-signed statement within 365 days of start, updated if break >6 months

Background and Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if break >6 months
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if break >6 months
• Social Security Number (SSN) trace for last 7 years
• National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Documentation Required for Submission

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two professional references within 4 years, at least one supervisor or higher in the same skillset
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year
• Candidate submission coversheet (current version)

Documentation Required for Onboarding

• All required licenses and certifications verified and current
• Fit test and respirator medical clearance attestation
• TB test and immunization documentation
• Health statement signed by a licensed provider
• Background and compliance checks completed and cleared
• Self-study orientation and attestation completed
• Medication exam with 80% passing score within 365 days

Additional Notes

• MA Conditional Licenses are not accepted for this position
• No onsite fit testing available; must be completed prior to start
• Up to 3 call shifts every 6 weeks may be required
• Varied start times include day and evening shifts