GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Burlington, MA
PACU travel nursing opportunity in Burlington, Massachusetts: join a busy ambulatory post-anesthesia care team and provide high-quality peri-anesthesia care in the Boston metro area. This 13-week Registered Nurse contract offers steady evening shifts, strong weekly hours, and the chance to work in a fast-paced surgical environment with a collaborative clinical team.
Job Details
- Specialty: PACU Registered Nurse / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Setting: Ambulatory PACU
- Employment Type: Travel RN Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
- Shifts per Week: Not specified
- Shift Duration: 10-hour evening shifts
- Shift Times: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM or 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,560 - $2,690
- Location: Burlington, MA 01805
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 3-4 years of PACU nursing experience required
- Prior experience in a post-anesthesia care unit or peri-anesthesia setting preferred
- EPIC experience required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS or ENPC (equivalency) required
- Prior travel nurse experience not required
- Must have been separated from the health system for 6+ months to be considered
- Strong communication skills and a patient-centered, team-oriented approach
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for ambulatory surgical and procedural patients
- Monitor patient recovery and respond to changes in condition using strong clinical judgment
- Support patient flow in a 25-bed PACU with an average daily volume of approximately 35 cases
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in EPIC
- Collaborate with the peri-anesthesia team to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput
- Maintain a professional, supportive presence while working with students and new hires
- Deliver compassionate, attentive care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment
Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?
- Work in the desirable Boston metro area with easy access to shopping, dining, and commuter routes
- Enjoy a consistent evening schedule and strong weekly hours
- Join a well-organized ambulatory surgery and PACU team
- Build experience in a high-demand peri-anesthesia nursing role
Apply now to take the next step in your PACU nursing career and join this travel RN opportunity in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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 #518849. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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
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