- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
Job description
Patterns Hiring is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in North Adams, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN – PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Location: North Adams, Massachusetts
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in PACU for a 13-week assignment in North Adams, MA. The ideal candidate will have strong perioperative and post-anesthesia care experience, with the ability to provide safe, high-quality patient care throughout the surgical recovery process.
Responsibilities
Provide preoperative, perioperative, and post-anesthesia nursing care.
Monitor patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery.
Administer and monitor sedation and critical drips.
Interpret telemetry and respond to changes in patient condition.
Prepare the operating room and patients for surgical procedures.
Support multiple surgical specialties.
Maintain patient safety and accurate clinical documentation.
Float and precept at affiliated facilities as needed.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of operating room and preoperative experience.
Required Phase I and Phase II recovery experience.
Experience with sedation, critical drips, and telemetry interpretation.
Experience preparing patients and operating rooms for surgery.
Experience across multiple surgical specialties.
Active Massachusetts RN license in hand; temporary, provisional, and conditional licenses are not accepted.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
BSN preferred.
Must have a personal vehicle.
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility.
Required Submission Documents
Updated resume and complete work history.
PACU skills checklist completed within the past year.
Preoperative/Perioperative skills checklist completed within the past year.
One signed supervisory reference from within the past two years of employment.
Active Massachusetts RN license.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Permanent address.
All requested time off and scheduling requirements.
Patterns Hiring Job ID #72038-1104. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Patterns Hiring
Patterns Inc. is a talent solutions and staffing organization supporting clients across healthcare and allied domains. We partner closely with hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations to deliver high-quality professionals for contingent and permanent roles.
Our teams operate with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term career alignment. We believe successful placements are built on understanding both client needs and candidate goals, not just filling roles quickly.
At Patterns, candidates can expect clear communication, ethical hiring practices, and consistent support throughout the hiring process. We value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, and we strive to create opportunities where talent can build meaningful and sustainable careers.
Benefits
- Referral bonus