Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract | Baltimore, MD (21201)

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in downtown Baltimore — 12-week Peri-Anesthesia nursing job starting April 27, 2026. Weekly pay $1850–$1950.

Join a leading medical center in downtown Baltimore, MD (21201) for a 12-week PACU travel nursing assignment. Work in a state-of-the-art 28-bay Main PACU providing peri-anesthesia (post-anesthesia) care across the lifespan. Ideal for experienced PACU RNs and peri-anesthesia nurses seeking Baltimore healthcare jobs and Maryland nursing opportunities.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (RN) / Peri-Anesthesia Nurse – Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1850 - $1950
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Facility / Setting: Main PACU, 28 bays, 24/7 coverage (acute care, post-anesthesia care unit)
• Shift: Rotating Day (07:00–19:00) and Night (19:30–07:30), 3x12-hour shifts/week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 typical PACU ratio
• Weekend Coverage: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week period
• On-Call: 1–2 twelve-hour call shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating: Required within specialty and sister facilities (acute care float)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PACU RN experience (post-anesthesia care unit / peri-anesthesia nurse)
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Travel nursing experience required (travel RN)
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS (AHA only) required
• PALS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Comfortable caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Ability to float to other units and sister facilities as needed
• References: 2 professional references from most recent employers (1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN)
• Locals: must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide vigilant pre- and post-operative care to inpatients and outpatients undergoing scheduled or emergency surgery (post-anesthesia care)
• Titrate vasopressors, manage advanced airways, care for ventilated patients, administer blood products, and perform fluid resuscitation
• Assess and monitor patients across the lifespan and acuity spectrum in the PACU
• Collaborate with 20+ surgical and procedural services for broad clinical exposure and professional development
• Participate in scheduled weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage
• Float to other units and sister facilities within scope of practice when required
• Maintain compliance with facility protocols, including required flu vaccination (no exemptions)

Why Apply?

• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing jobs in Baltimore, MD
• Work in a high-volume, modern 28-bay PACU with diverse case mix
• Gain cross-specialty experience and expand peri-anesthesia (PACU) clinical skills
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for continuing education

How to Apply: Submit your resume/CV with two professional references and current license information. Apply now to be considered for this PACU RN travel contract in Baltimore, MD. Join our healthcare team today and advance your peri-anesthesia nursing career.

Equal opportunity employer. Maryland nursing jobs and travel nurse applicants encouraged to apply.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.