PACU RN

Job Description

Job Description

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse - Hyannis, MA

Join our client’s team as a Travel Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout the recovery process. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings strong clinical judgment, technical expertise, and a commitment to patient safety.

The selected RN will support patient assessment, recovery, medication administration, monitoring, education, and discharge planning while maintaining professional nursing standards and delivering service excellence.

• Travel assignment from October 26, 2026, through January 23, 2027
• $2,800 per week
• 40 hours per week
• 5x8-hour shifts
• Rotating shift starts between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
• No regular weekends or holidays scheduled
• Comprehensive PACU and perioperative patient care responsibilities
• Opportunity to collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary care teams

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patients throughout admission, recovery, and discharge
• Administer medications and evaluate patient responses
• Perform IV starts and support hemodynamic and ventilator monitoring
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Communicate pertinent clinical information with healthcare professionals
• Support patient and family education
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and nursing documentation
• Promote patient safety, confidentiality, quality improvement, and service excellence
• Serve as a clinical resource and contribute to staff education and professional development

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Massachusetts RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• At least one year of recent experience within the past five years in ICU, CVICU, CVPA, ER, SDC, or PACU
• PACU or SDC experience preferred
• Demonstrated IV, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator-care skills
• BSN preferred
• Successful completion of required pharmacology and basic arrhythmia examinations
• Strong English communication, reading, and writing skills

KPG Healthcare is a Staffing Firm that provides diverse Supplemental and Permanent Healthcare Staffing solutions to a wide range of Clients throughout the Nation. Our Services include Travel Nursing, Allied Professionals, Per Diem Nurse Staffing, Locum Tenens Staffing, and Physician Placements. The primary factor differentiating KPG Healthcare from other recruitment firms is the quality of our experience, the breadth of our industry network, and the creativity that we apply to finding the perfect placement options. Throughout our partnership with you, we will excel at providing friendly personal attention and producing outstanding results.

Company Description

KPG Healthcare is a Staffing Firm that provides diverse Supplemental and Permanent Healthcare Staffing solutions to a wide range of Clients throughout the Nation. Our Services include Travel Nursing, Allied Professionals, Per Diem Nurse Staffing, Locum Tenens Staffing, and Physician Placements. The primary factor differentiating KPG Healthcare from other recruitment firms is the quality of our experience, the breadth of our industry network, and the creativity that we apply to finding the perfect placement options. Throughout our partnership with you, we will excel at providing friendly personal attention and producing outstanding results.