GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Worcester, MA
Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Worcester, Massachusetts (zip code 01608). Join a leading healthcare team in a high-acuity Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), providing clinical support to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Worcester is a top destination for Massachusetts healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant arts scene, excellent dining, and beautiful parks—making it an ideal location for your next travel nursing job.
Travel Nursing Job Details
Location : Worcester, MA 01608 (Massachusetts nursing jobs)
Healthcare Setting : Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery Unit
Assignment Type : Travel Registered Nurse
Start Date : December 8, 2025
End Date : March 8, 2026
Contract Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : Evening, 10-hour shifts (12 : 30pm – 11 : 00pm)
Hours per Week : 40
Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend
Patient Population : Pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Unit Size : 25 beds
Nurse to Patient Ratio : 1 : 2
Charting System : Cerner
Scrub Color : Navy blue
Estimated Weekly Salary : $2000-$2140
PACU RN Qualifications
Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license (required at submission)
Minimum 1 year of recent PACU or acute care RN experience
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required)
Previous travel nursing experience preferred
Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting system
Ability to float within skillset as needed
PACU Nurse Responsibilities
Deliver post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, including cardiac and neuro cases
Monitor and assess patients recovering from surgery (excluding transplant cases)
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner
Assist with special procedures and support the PACU unit as needed
Work every other weekend and adapt to evening shift schedule
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Worcester, MA and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #435589. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PACU
About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
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Pacu Post Anesthesia • Worcester, MA, United States