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Southcoast Health System, Inc.·Wareham, Massachusetts
Rn pacu · $40 - $72/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Wareham, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
Pay for this role is about level with the Wareham, Massachusetts median for nursing roles.
Coordinate total nursing care for patients and participate in patient and family teaching. Provide leadership by working cooperatively with the patient care team to maintain professional nursing standards.
Under direction of the Manager, Patient Services or Designee of individual assigned unit, perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patient regularly, served.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required. Over three months up to and including one year experience is preferred. Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required. ACLS Certification required. Pals certification required or with in 6 months of hire. PACU or Critical Care Experience Preferred Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $40.35 - USD $71.76 /Hr. Rotation Schedule Requirement This is a recovery center position. Must be willing to rotate through all areas of perioperative services. ASU, PACU, ENDO, CPU
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current RN license in Massachusetts. Requires BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with preference for PACU or critical care experience.
Market context
PACU RN roles in Massachusetts are typically in demand at hospitals and surgical centers that need nurses for post-anesthesia recovery and close patient monitoring. Competition is often strongest for candidates with perioperative experience, strong assessment skills, and comfort working in fast-paced settings; this listing’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm the certification timeline and review whether your background matches the required Central Service training and post-anesthesia care expectations.