
PACU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $43.80
- Weekly
- $2,190
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,880
- Start date
- September 13, 2026
This job pays about $43.80/hour — 13% below 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, 50 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, 352 of them in Boston.
- 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 RN) – Boston, MA | 13-Week Night Shift Assignment
Experienced PACU RN needed in Boston, MA for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in a respected academic medical center. Join a high-performing perioperative care team and provide essential post-anesthesia care in one of the nation’s top healthcare hubs.
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse with strong recovery room nursing experience to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to surgical patients. This travel RN job is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values clinical precision, and works well with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Job Details
- Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Location: Boston, MA 02114
- Start Date: September 13, 2026
- End Date: December 12, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday nights only
- Openings: 2
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 3 years of RN experience
- At least 1 year of travel PACU experience
- At least 1 year of experience in an academic medical center
- Strong knowledge of PACU nursing, post-operative recovery, and perioperative care
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff
- Must meet onboarding, credentialing, and compliance requirements
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate PACU nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia
- Monitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and overall post-op recovery
- Assess patient readiness for transfer or discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit
- Communicate clearly with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative care teams
- Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns when necessary
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation throughout the recovery process
- Support efficient patient flow in a high-acuity hospital environment
Why Consider This Boston Travel RN Job?
- Work in a leading Boston healthcare setting
- Gain experience in an academic medical center PACU
- Enjoy a consistent night schedule and a 13-week travel assignment
- Join a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care
Apply now to join this PACU Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Boston, MA and advance your post-anesthesia care nursing career.
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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