RN - PACU

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates seeks a Travel / Temp Registered Nurse (RN) for PACU and Perioperative care in our outpatient surgery network in MA. The role requires floating to affiliate centers, precepting staff, and preparing both the OR and patient for procedures.

The position is a locum-tenens, 40-hour week (days 7:00-15:30) with 8-hour on-call shifts, holiday coverage, and 1.25x multipliers for OT/holidays. Active MA RN license, ACLS/BLS, and OR/PACU experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years OR and Pre-Op experience.
• Phase I and Phase II PACU experience.
• Multiple surgical specialty experience.
• BSN preferred.
• Active MA RN license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Float and precept to affiliate surgery centers as needed.
• Prepare OR and patient for procedures.
• On-call required for 8-hour day shifts.
• Holiday coverage as needed.

Skills

OR experience

PACU experience

Multi-specialty

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Role & Clinical Scope

• Position Title: Travel / Temp Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU / Perioperative.
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens / Temporary Contract.
• Setting: Outpatient Surgery & Hospital Surgical Network (Will float and precept to affiliate surgery centers as needed).
• Clinical Scope: Requires high proficiency in Perioperative and PACU care. Must be capable of preparing both the surgical room and the patient for OR procedures.
• Required Clinical Skills: Experience with phase I and II recovery, procedural sedation, critical drips, telemetry interpretation, and multi-specialty surgical cases.
• Orientation: 8 Hours Non-Billable Orientation.
• Precept Pay: $3.00 / hr.
• Dress Code: Facility-provided scrubs.

Schedule & Hours

• Shift Type: Days (5x8-Hour Shifts).
• Shift Times: 07:00 - 15:30 (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM).
• Weekly Commitment: 40-Hour Weekly Guarantee.
• Weekend Requirements: None.
• On-Call & Floating: On-call required for 8-hour day shifts as needed; floating/precepting to regional surgical sites required.
• Holiday Requirements: Required to work holidays if needed.
• Multipliers (OT & Holiday): 1.25x.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Clinical Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of OR and Pre-Op experience [REQUIRED].
  • Phase I and Phase II PACU experience [REQUIRED].
  • Multiple surgical specialty experience [REQUIRED].
• Education: BSN (Preferred).
• State Licensure: Active Permanent Massachusetts RN License [REQUIRED].
• Certifications: Active AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS certifications [REQUIRED].