PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

PACU RN Opportunity in New Bedford, MA

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a much-respected facility in Massachusetts who is currently seeking a qualified PACU RN to assist them on a contractual basis.

Position Title: PACU RN

Location(s): New Bedford, MA

Schedule Details: • 36 hours per week • 3x12-hour shifts • 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (combined with some 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM shifts) • Call rotation required (weekends, nights, and holidays; details discussed during interview) • No floating required; Phase II recovery coverage for some patients

Department/Setting: PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) • 12-bed unit • Patient population: Pediatric through Geriatric • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2 (per ASPAN recommendations)

Job Description: Provide PACU nursing care for patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures including general surgery, gynecology, thoracic, vascular, and neurosurgery cases. Experience with ventilated patients and IV drip titration, including sedation, vasopressors, and vasodilators, is required.

Start Date: ASAP (facility operates on an every-other-week orientation schedule)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks with likelihood of extension

Contract Requirements: • Current Massachusetts RN license (conditional licenses accepted) • BLS Certification • ACLS Certification • PALS Certification • TNCC Certification • 1-2 years of acute PACU experience required

Pay Information: • Local RN: $68/hour ($2,448 weekly package) • Travel RN: $35/hour plus stipends ($2,709 weekly package) • On-Call Rate: $5/hour

Parking: Free on-site parking

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.