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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU (36-Hour Day/Evening Rotating)

Location

Newton, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day/Evening Rotating Shifts | 3x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours total) | Varied start times (days and evenings) | Up to 3 on-call shifts per 6-week schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical or procedural interventions
• Monitor and assess patient vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness in the immediate post-operative period
• Administer medications and interventions as ordered, including pain management and antiemetic therapy
• Communicate effectively with surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure safe patient handoffs and transitions of care
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the medical record
• Respond to patient changes in condition and initiate appropriate emergency protocols as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Massachusetts or compact state eligibility
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• ACLS certification required
• Prior PACU or post-anesthesia care nursing experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with a diverse surgical patient population across multiple specialties
• Familiarity with Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery protocols
• CPAN certification preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced PACU environment with a collaborative clinical team
• Flexible rotating schedule offering a balance of day and evening shifts