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Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Newton Lower Falls, MA

Join a leading hospital PACU team as an experienced Travel Registered Nurse in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for a confident Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse who provides safe, compassionate care during immediate postoperative recovery. Enjoy a welcoming Boston-area community with convenient access to the Charles River, dining, cultural attractions, and recreational activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, near Boston
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Contract Dates: November 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Varied rotating schedule consisting of two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts; up to three call shifts may be assigned during a six-week schedule when needed
• Shift Duration: 8 Hour Nights, with 12-hour shifts also included in the rotation
• Work Setting: On-site hospital Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
• Demonstrated ability to assess and monitor patients during immediate postoperative recovery
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work varied shifts, rotating schedules, and call assignments as required
• Current nursing credentials and professional references for credentialing review
• Completion of required clinical competency, medication safety, orientation, and onboarding requirements

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Perform focused assessments and continuously monitor airway, breathing, circulation, neurologic status, pain, and level of consciousness
• Recognize and promptly respond to postoperative complications or changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established clinical standards
• Manage pain, nausea, and other common post-anesthesia recovery needs
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, and nursing teams to support safe patient transitions from the PACU
• Provide clear handoff communication and patient and family education as appropriate
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to care, and discharge readiness
• Participate in rotating shifts and call coverage based on unit needs

Apply now to join this Massachusetts travel nursing opportunity and make a difference as a PACU Registered Nurse in the Boston area.

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.