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Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Newton, MA

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Newton, Massachusetts for an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse. Provide high-quality post-operative and post-anesthesia nursing care on a 13-week travel contract near Boston, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and estimated weekly pay of $2,130–$2,250.

Join a dedicated PACU team in a collaborative hospital environment as patients recover from anesthesia and surgery. Located just outside Boston, Newton offers scenic parks, historic neighborhoods, convenient access to the Charles River, and easy connectivity to the greater Boston area—an appealing setting for healthcare professionals seeking Massachusetts travel nursing jobs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU
• Healthcare Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in a hospital environment
• Location: Newton, Massachusetts, near Boston
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 1, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week with varied start times and rotating coverage
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Call: Up to three call shifts per six-week schedule, if needed
• Openings: 1

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience, preferably in a PACU, post-operative, critical care, or closely related setting
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license with eligibility to practice in Massachusetts
• Demonstrated knowledge of post-anesthesia monitoring, recovery nursing, and post-operative patient care
• Ability to assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and respond promptly to clinical needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and critical-thinking skills
• Successful completion of required skills verification, credentialing, and assignment-specific onboarding
• Professional references and an up-to-date resume

PACU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, airway status, pain, level of consciousness, and surgical site evaluation
• Identify and promptly report changes in patient condition or potential post-operative complications
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders, policies, and professional nursing standards
• Manage pain, nausea, airway support, and other immediate post-anesthesia recovery needs
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, nurses, and other members of the care team to support safe patient transitions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly
• Provide patient and family education related to recovery and discharge instructions
• Participate in rotating call coverage as scheduled

Apply now for this Travel PACU Registered Nurse opportunity in Newton, MA, and join a collaborative healthcare team near Boston.

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.