Travel Nurse RN - PreOp​/PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Patterns Hiring is seeking a travel nurse RN Pre Op / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  Pre Op / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

📍 Cambridge, MA | 🗓️ 13 Weeks | ⏱️ 40 hrs/week | 🔄 Rotating Pre-Op & PACU Shifts + Call

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Pre-Op / PACU with 2+ years recent Pre-Op and PACU experience. Must be comfortable floating between Pre-Op and PACU and managing post-anesthesia recovery, including occasional pressor support (e.g., Neo). Experience recovering IR patients receiving anesthesia preferred. Travel experience preferred (strong first-time travelers may be considered).

Schedule Details:

• Pre-Op: 6:00a–4:30p
• PACU: 8:00a–6:30p
• Weekday Call: 2–3 nights per 4-week schedule (work 11:30a–10p, then call 10p–7a)
• Weekend Call: Approx. every 4–5 weeks (Sat 7a – Mon 7a)
• No block scheduling
• Must work every other major holiday
• Charge capability highly preferred
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted (local rate $8 less than posted rate)

Exposure to General, GYN, Urology, Plastics, Ortho (Total Joints, Sports Med, Podiatry, Hands), Vascular, IR, and Endoscopy cases. Unit includes 5 Pre-Op bays and 8 PACU bays.

Certifications required: Current AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS (Active or Conditional MA RN license; Flu vaccine required)

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.

• Referral bonus