
PACU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Weekly
- $2,250
- Yearly (full-time)
- $117,000
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- September 7, 2026
This job pays about $62.50/hour — 24% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 1,446 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 68 of them in Springfield.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $107/hour, median $63.53/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Massachusetts: $50.27/hour ($104,562/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($80.90/hour across 177 jobs).
Job description
PACU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Springfield, Massachusetts | Med-Tele / Step-Down
Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Springfield, MA: bring your clinical expertise to a fast-paced intermediate care environment with med-tele and step-down patient care. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to make an immediate impact in a collaborative healthcare setting.
Overview
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a high-acuity environment and enjoys delivering safe, patient-centered care. You will support patients with complex medical needs while working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team focused on high-quality outcomes.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
- Start Date: September 7, 2026
- Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Opening(s): 3
- On-Call: No call required
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent nursing experience preferred; 1-2 years in intermediate care, step-down, telemetry, or med-surg preferred
- Active RN license in Massachusetts or eligibility to practice in the state
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, trachs, vents, high-flow nasal cannula, cardiac drips, and BiPAP
- Ability to care for patients with complex conditions such as COPD exacerbation, DKA, sepsis, and respiratory failure
- Comfortable floating to other nursing units when needed
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care in a mixed med-tele and intermediate care environment
- Monitor and interpret telemetry while responding promptly to changes in patient condition
- Support patients requiring respiratory and cardiac interventions, including high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and cardiac drips
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Perform thorough assessments, administer medications, and document care accurately in the medical record
- Provide high-quality clinical support across the unit and float as needed
- Maintain a calm, organized approach while helping patients and families navigate their care journey
Why Consider This Springfield Healthcare Job?
- Competitive travel nurse pay in the Massachusetts healthcare market
- Stable 13-week assignment with 12-hour night shifts
- Opportunity to grow your critical thinking and telemetry nursing skills
- Work in a dynamic New England location with easy access to local dining and scenic surroundings
Apply now to join this Springfield, MA travel nursing opportunity and advance your career in a rewarding healthcare 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.
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