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PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Description
Jobs › New Bedford, MA › PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Amergis PACU Registered Nurse (RN) New Bedford, MA Apply Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a much-respected facility in Massachusetts who is currently seeking a qualified PACU RN to assist them on a contractual basis.
Details of the position include:
Position Title:
PACU RN Location(s):
New Bedford, MA Schedule Details:
- 36 hours per week
- 3x12-hour shifts
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (combined with some 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM shifts)
- Call rotation required (weekends, nights, and holidays; details discussed during interview)
- No floating required; Phase II recovery coverage for some patients
Department/Setting:
PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
- 12-bed unit
- Patient population: Pediatric through Geriatric
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2 (per ASPAN recommendations)
Provide PACU nursing care for patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures including general surgery, gynecology, thoracic, vascular, and neurosurgery cases. Experience with ventilated patients and IV drip titration, including sedation, vasopressors, and vasodilators, is required.
Start Date:
ASAP (facility operates on an every-other-week orientation schedule)
Contract Duration:
13 weeks with likelihood of extension
Contract Requirements:
- Current Massachusetts RN license (conditional licenses accepted)
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- 1-2 years of acute PACU experience required
Pay Information:
Local RN:
$68/hour ($2,448 weekly package)
Travel RN:
$35/hour plus stipends ($2,709 weekly package)
On-Call Rate:
$5/hour
Parking:
Free on-site parking Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category:
Nursing Job Function:
Nursing | RN |
RN - PACU
Job Type:
Travel Setting:
Healthcare Facilities Position Type:
Healthcare Office Number:
0363
Contract Duration:
13
Pay Rate:
$2709 /
Week Date Posted:
2026-09-18T13:25:44 Active Filters PACU Registered Nurse (RN) New Bedford, MA Clear All Apply
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$93,212 / year median in Massachusetts
+18% projected growth