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PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Boston, MA

Experienced PACU Registered Nurse (RN) sought for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Boston, Massachusetts. Join a collaborative perioperative care team and provide specialized post-anesthesia nursing care during the critical recovery period following surgery. This on-site Boston nursing opportunity is ideal for a PACU nurse with academic medical center and travel nursing experience. Boston offers a vibrant healthcare and academic community, historic neighborhoods, excellent dining, and convenient access to cultural attractions and waterfront destinations.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; nights scheduled Monday through Thursday
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 29, 2026
• Openings: 2
• Work Setting: On-site

PACU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
• At least 3 years of professional RN experience
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience in a PACU setting
• At least 1 year of experience in an academic medical center
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced perioperative environment

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments and monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological status
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders and established clinical protocols
• Manage pain, nausea, and other post-procedure recovery needs
• Communicate effectively with anesthesia, surgical, nursing, and ancillary care teams
• Document patient assessments, interventions, responses, and discharge readiness accurately
• Provide patient and family education related to recovery and post-procedure care

Apply now to join a Boston healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse and advance your travel nursing career in Massachusetts.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.