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Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Healthforce · Plymouth, MA, US

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Job details

Work mode
On-site
Level
Entry level
Experience
2+ years
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 21, 2026
Job description

About this role

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Start date: 11/16/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Weekly pay: $2,685–$2,849 per week

Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly

Shift: 4x10-hour daytime shifts (approximately 6:00 am–4:30 pm)

Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment

Setting: Hospital-level perioperative care in a PACU environment

Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,685–$2,849 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 10-hour daytime shifts, 6:00 am–4:30 pm; weekends and holidays required
  • Start date: 11/16/2026
  • Assignment setting: PACU within a hospital-based perioperative unit
  • Biweekly orientation; dedicated travel support provided
  • Travel assignment with staffing partner; local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible

Responsibilities

  • Deliver post-anesthesia care in the PACU, including airway, breathing, circulation, and overall patient stability
  • Monitor vital signs, oxygenation, pain levels, sedation, and recovery progress; recognize and respond to clinical changes
  • Administer medications as prescribed, ensure safety and accuracy, and document administration in the patient record
  • Prepare patients for discharge from PACU or transfer to the appropriate unit; provide handoffs to receiving teams
  • Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and nursing colleagues to optimize patient safety and comfort
  • Maintain equipment readiness, infection control standards, and accurate perioperative documentation

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts required at time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of recent preoperative or PACU experience
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA) required; PALS or ENPC equivalency accepted
  • Must pass on onboarding ECG/Telemetry test and medications test with a minimum 85% score on the first attempt; no remediation or retest option
  • On-site schedule requires 6:00 am–4:30 pm shifts; weekends and holidays required
  • 30-minute response time for on-call duties; one 24-hour weekend shift per month and three night calls per month (11:00 pm–7:00 am) as needed
  • Travel requirement: candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment site; local candidates will not be considered
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a PACU environment with strong critical thinking and patient-centered care

Benefits and Support

  • Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
  • Biweekly orientation to facilitate onboarding
  • Assignment-specific support and resources from the staffing partner
  • Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
  • Structured, professional travel assignment process with clear expectations

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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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