Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $2,142 per week
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Acute Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (Travel Nurse) – Boston, MA (02118)
Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU Travel Nurse in Boston, MA (02118). Seeking an Acute Care RN / PACU nurse with 2+ years PACU experience, strong Phase I recovery skills, and pediatric PACU experience. Great opportunity for perioperative and post-operative care nurses looking for travel nursing and Massachusetts nursing jobs.
Boston, MA (02118) is renowned for its world-class healthcare institutions, vibrant city life, and rich history. The city offers a unique blend of cultural attractions, diverse dining options, and scenic neighborhoods. Whether you enjoy exploring historic landmarks, relaxing in beautiful parks, or experiencing the energy of a thriving urban environment, Boston provides an exceptional setting for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.
Job Details- Location: Boston, MA 02118 (Boston healthcare / Massachusetts nursing jobs)
- Assignment Type: Travel Nurse – 13-week travel assignment
- Unit: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Nursing (PACU nurse / post-anesthesia care)
- Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 18, 2026)
- Shifts: 12-hour shifts, rotating days and evenings (available for combinations: 6a-6:30p, 7a-7:30p, 8a-8:30p, 9a-9:30p, 10a-10:30p, 11a-11:30p)
- Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010 (travel nurse compensation)
- Weekend/Holiday: Every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday as needed
- Float: May float to Moakley PACU if needed
- On-Call: No call required
- Active RN license (eligible to practice in Massachusetts) – Registered Nurse (RN)
- Minimum 2 years of PACU experience with strong Phase I recovery experience for large, complex cases (neuro, thoracic, vascular, ortho spine)
- Pediatric PACU experience required (pediatric experience)
- Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips and identify heart blocks (telemetry competency required)
- Must pass Telemetry test on Day 1 with 84% or better
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS; TNCC preferred
- Skills: perioperative nursing, post-operative monitoring, critical thinking, multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Provide high-quality nursing care in a busy PACU setting as a PACU nurse, managing a variety of complex cases including trauma, pediatrics, ortho, general, cardiac cath, interventional radiology, neuro, and electrophysiology
- Monitor and assess patients during post-anesthesia recovery (Phase I recovery), ensuring patient safety, comfort, and effective pain management
- Interpret telemetry rhythm strips and respond appropriately to cardiac events and arrhythmias
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered perioperative and post-operative care
- Float to other units (such as Moakley PACU) as needed and adapt to varied clinical environments
- Maintain accurate documentation, adhere to hospital policies, and follow infection control and patient safety protocols
Join our healthcare team as a Travel Nurse / PACU RN and advance your perioperative nursing career in Boston. Apply now to be considered for this Boston PACU travel nursing opportunity — immediate starts available. Apply now and join our healthcare team today!
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 #476124. 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: Acute
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