Travel PACU Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract | Boston, MA (02114)

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel contract in Boston, MA (02114). Start April 19, 2026. Join a leading academic medical center as a PACU RN / travel nurse and advance your perioperative nursing career in Boston’s vibrant healthcare community.

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (RN) / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN – Travel Contract (Travel RN)
• Location: Boston, MA 02114 — On-site (Boston healthcare / Massachusetts nursing jobs)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (W2)
• Start Date: April 19, 2026
• End Date: July 18, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2 PACU RN positions available
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, 50% day/night rotation, up to 2 weekend shifts per month
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2130–$2250 (competitive travel nurse pay)

• Active RN license (license/certificate verification required at submission)
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience, including perioperative or acute care settings
• At least 1 year of travel PACU experience as a PACU RN or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit nurse
• At least 1 year of experience working in an academic medical center (preferred for Boston medical district roles)
• Able to work both day and night shifts and up to 2 weekend shifts per month
• Submission of resume, references, and skills checklist required
• Completion of all onboarding requirements, including background checks and health screenings

• Provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia and postoperative care to patients recovering from surgery and procedures in the PACU
• Perform rapid assessments and continuous monitoring of airway, hemodynamics, pain management, and neurologic status
• Recognize and respond to postoperative complications and escalate care to anesthesia and surgical teams as needed
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per orders, and manage PACU-specific equipment
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia, surgical, and perioperative teams to ensure smooth patient handoffs and continuity of care
• Provide clear patient and family education on recovery expectations, discharge planning, and follow-up instructions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) consistent with institutional standards
• Uphold infection prevention, patient safety, and PACU workflow standards in a fast-paced perioperative environment

• Work at a renowned academic medical center in Boston’s thriving medical district
• Gain valuable perioperative and PACU travel nursing experience to advance your RN career
• Competitive travel RN pay with guaranteed hours and supportive clinical teams
• Experience Boston’s culture, history, and extensive professional development opportunities for healthcare providers

Apply now to join a dynamic PACU team in Boston. Ideal for experienced perioperative RNs and travel nurses seeking rewarding PACU assignments in Boston, MA. To apply, submit your resume, references, and skills checklist—completion of onboarding requirements will follow. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your PACU nursing career.

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

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