Registered Nurse PACU

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts

PACU RN travel nursing job in Newton Lower Falls, MA: bring your perioperative nursing skills to a dynamic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit near Boston. This 13-week travel assignment offers a consistent night schedule, a supportive acute care environment, and the opportunity to work in a highly regarded Massachusetts healthcare community with easy access to world-class city amenities.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (Recovery Room)
• Location: Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts | Boston area healthcare job
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:15 PM - 7:15 AM
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts
• At least 1 year of recent PACU or post-anesthesia care experience
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to monitor patients safely during recovery
• Comfort working overnight shifts in a fast-paced acute care or perioperative nursing environment
• Ability to complete required onboarding, screening, and compliance documentation
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality PACU nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and procedural sedation
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall patient stability during post-op recovery
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to support safe recovery
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology teams, and other care providers to ensure smooth patient transitions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and in a timely manner
• Educate patients and families on post-procedure recovery expectations and discharge readiness
• Maintain a calm, compassionate approach while caring for a wide range of post-operative patients

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel job in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, and join a respected Boston-area healthcare team today.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507141. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.