Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Newton, MA

Key Responsibilities Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical or procedural interventions in the PACU setting. Monitor and assess patient vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness during the post-operative recovery phase.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Newton, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift | Rotating Schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical or procedural interventions in the PACU setting
• Monitor and assess patient vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness during the post-operative recovery phase
• Manage pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms in accordance with care protocols
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure safe patient transitions out of the PACU
• Participate in a rotating schedule consisting of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts with varied start times
• Be available for up to 3 on-call shifts per 6-week scheduling period

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Massachusetts
• Current PACU or post-anesthesia care experience
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification required
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including 8-hour and 12-hour night shifts
• Availability for on-call shifts as scheduled

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a high-volume or acute care PACU environment
• Familiarity with varied patient populations including general surgery, orthopedics, or other surgical specialties

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic PACU environment with a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule
• Contract placement offering flexibility and competitive clinical experience in a well-established healthcare setting