Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Biweekly orientation

Recruiter support

Competitive weekly pay

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse for PACU in Plymouth, MA. The assignment is a 13-week travel role with 10-hour daytime shifts (6:00 am–4:30 pm). Start date is 11/16/2026.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,685 to $2,849 and guaranteed hours are 72 biweekly, with travel support provided. Responsibilities include post-anesthesia care, monitoring and documenting patient status, administering medications, and coordinating handoffs to receiving teams.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license at submission.
• Minimum 2 years of PACU/preoperative experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (PALS/ENPC accepted).
• Pass onboarding ECG/Telemetry test and medications test with ≥85% on first attempt.
• On-site schedule requires 6:00 am-4:30 pm; weekends/holidays required.
• Travel assignment requires residency >50 miles from site.

Responsibilities

• Deliver post-anesthesia care in the PACU with stability.
• Monitor vitals, oxygenation, pain, sedation, and recovery.
• Administer medications and document in patient records.
• Prepare for discharge or transfer and provide handoffs.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and nursing staff.
• Maintain equipment readiness and infection control standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BLS/ACLS/PALS (PALS or ENPC accepted)

Job description

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

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE:

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.