Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PACU in Plymouth, MA. Start date: 11/30/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a post-anesthesia care setting. Weekly pay: $2,613–$2,762 per week. Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly. Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts (6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Setting: post-anesthesia care within an acute care surgical services environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,613–$2,762 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour days (6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
- Start date: 11/30/2026
- Setting: Pre/Post-Operative PACU in an acute care surgical services environment

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, skilled nursing care for postoperative patients in PACU, with close monitoring of airway, breathing, circulation, and pain management.
- Assess and document patient status, respond to changes in condition, and implement urgent interventions per physician and anesthesia orders.
- Administer medications and analgesia as ordered, track effectiveness and side effects, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Coordinate with anesthesia providers and surgical teams to support safe and efficient recovery, and determine readiness for discharge or transfer.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, vitals, interventions, and discharge criteria; ensure patient safety and comfort during recovery.

Requirements
- Current Massachusetts RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of recent pre-operative or post-anesthesia care experience
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; PALS or ENPC (equivalency) acceptable
- Pass/Fail ECG/Telemetry and Medication tests during onboarding; 85% passing on first attempt
- 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule with weekends and holidays required
- Travel eligibility: must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment site
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions permitted)
- Must be separated from current facility for at least 6 months to be considered
- On-call requirements include a 30-minute response time; one 24-hour weekend shift per month and three-night calls per month, as assigned

Benefits and Support
- Biweekly orientation to support onboarding and integration
- Ongoing recruiter and clinical support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to streamline start
- Access to a dedicated point of contact for travel and clinical needs

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.