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Nurse Flow Manager – Perianesthesia (PACU)

Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts

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RNPost Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

What this might mean for you

Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the posting states

Shift
Rotating
Weekends, holidays, call
Full-Time, 40 Hours | Rotating Shifts

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Brigham and Women's Hospital | Mass General Brigham Location: Boston, MA Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours | Rotating Shifts Lead Patient Flow. Support Exceptional Care. Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Flow Manager to oversee patient flow within our fast-paced Perianesthesia (PACU) department. In this leadership role, you'll work alongside nursing leadership, anesthesia providers, surgeons, and hospital administration to ensure safe, efficient patient movement while maximizing operational excellence. If you're a collaborative RN leader who thrives in a high-acuity environment, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do • Coordinate and oversee patient flow throughout the PACU. • Partner with nursing leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and hospital administration to optimize patient throughput. • Maintain a visible leadership presence, providing real-time support to staff and resolving operational challenges. • Monitor staffing needs and allocate resources efficiently while minimizing overtime. • Ensure accurate scheduling and workflow coordination through Epic. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational performance. • Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and exceptional patient care. • Support departmental goals through effective communication, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license • Extensive knowledge of Perianesthesia/PACU operations and patient flow • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities Preferred • Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) • Recent Charge Nurse or nursing leadership experience within a PACU or Perianesthesia setting Why Join Brigham and Women's Hospital? As part of Mass General Brigham, you'll join one of the nation's premier academic healthcare systems, where innovation, teamwork, and patient-centered care drive everything we do. We offer: • Competitive salary • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits • Retirement savings plans • Professional development and continuing education • Career advancement opportunities within Mass General Brigham • A collaborative, inclusive culture that values diversity and excellence in patient care If you're ready to lead patient flow, support clinical excellence, and make a meaningful impact in one of the country's leading academic medical centers, we encourage you to apply today. Apply Today! https://massgeneralbrigham.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MGBExternal/job/Boston-MA/Nurse-Flow-Manager-Perianesthesia---BWH_RQ4066562 EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Skills for this role

Patient CareCharge Nurse

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • RN

About the employer

Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital
Academic Medical Center

You would be walking into Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston, a nationally recognized academic medical center inside the Mass General Brigham system. On the PACU and perianesthesia side, the work is fast-paced and high-acuity: as a Nurse Flow…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Fast-paced high-acuity PACU/perianesthesia with a defined Nurse Flow Manager coordinating patient flow
  • Career advancement opportunities within Mass General Brigham plus professional development and continuing education
  • Full-time 40-hour rotating-shift postings for PACU Nurse Flow Manager and Assistant Nurse Director

What reviewers flag

  • Large public nurse strike activity reported outside Brigham and Women's
  • No clear posted pay figures to evaluate against Boston's higher cost of living
  • Central Boston housing is steep; many nurses trade city rent for longer real-world train or car commutes from the suburbs
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Boston blends world-class medicine with deep colonial history. Compact walkable neighborhoods like Back Bay and the South End sit beside the Charles River. Winters are real and housing is costly, but nurses gain access to America's premier healthcare corridor.

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Metro price level · Boston area
108.3
8% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,147/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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