TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Boston, Massachusetts, 02118!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Post Acute Care (PACU)
Location
Boston, MA | Post Acute Care / PACU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts | Day/Night Rotation | Monday–Friday, No Weekends, No Holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Phase 1 post-anesthesia recovery care for large, complex surgical cases including neuro, thoracic, vascular, and ortho spine procedures
- Deliver post-operative nursing care to both adult and pediatric patient populations
- Independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips and identify heart blocks
- Monitor and manage patient recovery in accordance with PACU standards and protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe patient transitions
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of PACU experience with strong Phase 1 recovery background
- Experience with complex cases including neuro, thoracic, vascular, and ortho spine — required
- Pediatric experience — required
- Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips and identify heart blocks — required; telemetry test must be passed on Day 1 with a score of 84% or better
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Candidates residing less than 50 miles from the facility will be considered at a local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
- Experience in high-acuity surgical recovery environments
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity PACU setting with a diverse and complex surgical caseload
- Weekday-only schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements offers a predictable work-life balance