What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job position at Healthforce?
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
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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.
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
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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.
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