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PACU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareBoston, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Boston, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$59.17
Weekly
$2,130
Yearly (full-time)
$110,760
Start date
09/28/2026

This job pays about $59.17/hour — 18% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

PACU Registered Nurse - Travel Nursing Job in Boston, MA 02114

Ready for your next PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Boston, Massachusetts? Join a fast-paced Phase I Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) where your perioperative nursing skills help pediatric and adult patients recover safely after surgery.

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse / Travel RN
  • Specialty: PACU / Phase I Post Anesthesia Care Unit
  • Setting: Immediate post-operative recovery for pediatric and adult patients
  • Location: Boston, MA 02114
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shifts Per Week: 3 to 4 shifts
  • Shift Duration: 10-hour or 12-hour shifts, day/evening
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
  • Openings: 2

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum of 1 year of PACU, post-op, perioperative, or acute care nursing experience
  • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to care for both pediatric and adult patient populations
  • Experience with ophthalmology, ENT, head and neck, and complex surgical cases preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced recovery environment
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient advocacy skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, evidence-based PACU nursing care in the Phase I recovery unit
  • Monitor patients during the immediate post-anesthesia period and support physiologic stability
  • Assess for and respond promptly to post-operative complications
  • Care for patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures, including specialty and complex cases
  • Safely transition patients to Phase II recovery, inpatient units, or intensive care settings as clinically indicated
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote safe outcomes
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to support a smooth recovery experience

Why Choose This Boston PACU RN Travel Assignment?

  • Travel nursing opportunity in a top-tier Boston healthcare setting
  • Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours
  • Supportive environment for experienced perioperative and post-anesthesia care nurses
  • Opportunity to work with both pediatric and adult PACU patients

Apply now to join this PACU RN travel job in Boston, MA and take the next step in your nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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