Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (0600-1830)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• PACU and pre-op experience required
• Charge nurse experience required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Background check within 90 days, including criminal, education verification, and other screenings
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (specific to certain units; PACU included)
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)
• General competency exam (must score 80% or higher)

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed before start date
• Clear photo for badge issuance

Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a different rate
• Charge nurse experience is mandatory
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit with a reputable healthcare system in Maryland, ideal for RNs with PACU and charge experience looking for a travel contract.