PACU | RN

PACU / Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Position Overview

Join an experienced perioperative nursing team as a PACU / Pre-Op Registered Nurse in Plymouth, MA. This on-site travel nursing assignment is ideal for an RN with recent preoperative or post-anesthesia care experience who is confident providing patient-centered care before and after surgical procedures. This Massachusetts travel nursing opportunity offers a scenic coastal setting, historic character, and access to a welcoming community environment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,560–$2,690
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
• Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026–February 13, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 6:00 a.m.–4:00/4:30 p.m.
• Call Requirements: One 24-hour weekend call shift per month and three overnight call shifts per month, based on departmental needs; a 30-minute response time is required
• Additional Scheduling: Weekend and holiday availability is required. Time-off requests exceeding four days may not be approved and must be submitted with the application.
• Assignment Guarantee: 72 guaranteed hours per biweekly pay period, excluding call time worked
• Onboarding: Biweekly orientation and required pre-assignment testing

PACU / Pre-Op RN Job Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission
• At least 2 years of recent pre-op or PACU nursing experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification; ENPC may be accepted in place of PALS
• Completion of required ECG/telemetry and medication assessments during onboarding, with a minimum passing score of 85%
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced perioperative setting and respond to call within 30 minutes
• Flu vaccination required, except where a qualifying medical exemption applies
• Must meet travel assignment eligibility requirements and reside more than 50 miles from the assignment location

PACU and Preoperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative nursing assessments and prepare patients for surgical procedures
• Monitor patients during post-anesthesia recovery and identify changes in airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain status
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following perioperative nursing protocols
• Provide focused education to patients and families regarding recovery expectations, medications, and discharge instructions
• Coordinate safe patient transitions between pre-op, procedural, recovery, and discharge areas
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and handoff communication accurately
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and scheduled call coverage as required

Apply now for this PACU / Pre-Op Registered Nurse travel contract in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and join a skilled perioperative healthcare team.

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.