Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,394 per week

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.

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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

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