RN - PACU - Per Diem

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call shifts

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a Per Diem Peri Anesthesia (PACU) RN for CHA Cambridge Hospital. The role covers preoperative and immediate post-operative care, with 12‑hour shifts and on‑call requirements across varied schedules.

MA RN license required with BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications; 1–2 years PACU/CC experience preferred. BSN is preferred. Join a team delivering high-quality perioperative care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN License in good standing.
• BSN degree preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• 1–2 years PACU or Critical Care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for perioperative patients in preop and PACU through discharge.
• Perform pre-admission, preop and PACU duties.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

PACU experience

Critical care

Communication skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Category: Registered Nurse

Department: PACU PREOP Cambridge Hospital

Job Type: Per Diem

Union Name: MNA Cambridge

Work Schedule: Various Shifts

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 12 hours

Shift Details: Varied Shifts

Hours/Week: 0.00

Weekend Requirements: On call

Holiday Requirements: On call

On Call Requirements: Yes

CHA Perioperative Services consists of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular and Endoscopy and many other services. Cambridge Health Alliance's experienced Surgery team has performed thousands of procedures at some of Boston's finest teaching hospitals. Today, we have recruited highly-regarded surgeons and provide state-of-the-art care in our operating rooms. The department has grown significantly adding skilled surgeons who bring specialized care to our communities. Our most recent initiatives include Orthopedic Trauma, Robotics, Bariatrics and Spine. All of our Surgeons handle routine cases as well as more complex procedures. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the discomfort and recovery time of surgery. Many procedures can now be done on an outpatient basis with patients going home the same day. These procedures including Endoscopy are performed at Cambridge and Everett hospitals, and outpatient Endoscopy is performed at our Somerville Campus.

The Peri Anesthesia (PACU) RN is responsible for all aspects of care for perioperative patients in the preoperative phase and immediate post-operative phase through discharge. The Peri Anesthesia (PACU) RN manages all aspects of nursing care for patients in pre-anesthesia testing, Surgical Day Care and PACU. RN will do pre-admission, preop and PACU nurse duties. Demonstrates an ability to think critically, make confident decisions in a fast-paced clinical environment and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications/Experience

• Current Massachusetts RN License in good standing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certifications required
• Current American Heart Association PALS certifications required
• One to Two years of current PACU or Critical Care related experience required; recovery of patients over a continuum of care from general, regional or local anesthesia and moderate sedation is preferred.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.