PACU | Registered Nurse

Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Boston, MA

Join a high-acuity Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Boston, Massachusetts, as a travel PACU Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for surgical patients in a dynamic academic medical center while experiencing one of New England’s most vibrant cities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Healthcare Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within an academic medical center
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Nursing Shifts: 12-hour shifts with a 50% day/night rotation
• Weekend Requirement: Up to two weekend shifts per month
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 29, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Openings: 2
• Work Arrangement: On-site

PACU Registered Nurse Job 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 PACU nursing experience
• At least 1 year of experience in an academic medical center
• Current clinical knowledge of post-anesthesia nursing and patient recovery
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, including required weekend coverage
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

PACU Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain status during the post-anesthesia recovery period
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly initiate appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards and provider orders
• Assess readiness for transfer, discharge, or escalation of care using established recovery criteria
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, procedural teams, and inpatient units to support safe patient transitions
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient updates clearly during handoffs
• Support a safe, compassionate, and efficient environment for patients and families

Apply now for this travel PACU RN opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts, and join a leading healthcare team in an academic medical center setting.

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.