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Rn pacu

Southcoast Health System, Inc.·New Bedford, Massachusetts

$42 - $78/hrOtherOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 24 days ago
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Rn pacu · $42 - $78/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +4% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in New Bedford, Massachusetts ($40.74/hr, n=73)
  • 80 similar openings in the New Bedford area · median $42.37/hr
$16.11/hr · p10p90 · $70.00/hr
this role: $42.37/hrmedian $40.74/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 73 posted nursing roles in New Bedford, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 4% above the New Bedford, 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 nursing team to maintain professional standards.

Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Certified Medical Assistant *$3,000 New Hire Sign On with 2+ years of RN [INSERT SPECIALTY] experience. Rehires Termed greater than 1 year are eligible

Hours: 24hrs Shift: Day/Evening shift with on-call rotation (weeknights, weekends and holiday) 7:30am - 4:00pm; variable start time Location: PACU - St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package*

Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

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 patients regularly served.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required. Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required. Three (3) months experience is preferred. Previous PACU or ICU experience preferred - minimum of 2 years. ACLS, PALS, TNCC 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.

Compensation

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $42.37 - USD $77.81 /Hr.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current Massachusetts RN license and BLS certification. A minimum of 2 years of PACU or ICU experience is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • ACLS
  • Leadership
  • BLS
  • Nursing
  • ICU
  • Patient care
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • PACU
  • Patient education
  • Clinical coordination

Benefits

  • Tuition assistance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Competitive pay
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Leadership training
  • Earned time off
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employee wellbeing program
  • Federal loan forgiveness programs

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$42 - $78/hr
Location
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Posted
Aug 16, 2026
Closes
Aug 16, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Southcoast Health System, Inc.

Founded in 1996, Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. As the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region, the Southcoast Health System includes three acute care hospitals – Charlton...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

PACU RN demand in Massachusetts

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.

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