Overview
Registered Nurse, PCU
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Start date: 11/23/2026
Assignment: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,704 - $2,816
Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12)
Setting: inpatient care unit in a health system with a hospital-type care environment
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,704 - $2,816
- Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Inpatient care unit with floating to ED holds, inpatient holds, PACU, and other boarding units; nurse-to-patient ratio 1:3-5
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, patient-centered nursing care for adults on the PCU, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and titrate vasopressors as required; escalate to the physician or team lead as needed.
- Administer medications, manage IV therapy and lines, and ensure intravenous and infusion safety.
- Document care in the electronic medical record with accuracy and timeliness; support thorough handoffs during shifts.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and adjust care plans as conditions evolve.
- Float as needed to ED holds, inpatient holds, PACU, and other boarding units in four-hour blocks; maintain patient safety and continuity of care during transitions.
Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing (state of practice)
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred; NIHSS preferred
- Epic (EMR) experience required
- Must be able to titrate vasopressors
- Level 1 trauma experience preferred; if no prior travel experience, level 1 trauma will be required
- Day-one pass/fail testing will be administered during onboarding
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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