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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Newton, MA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Newton, Massachusetts, 02462!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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