PACU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Start Date: April 27, 2026

Unit Description

• Work in a 12-bed Shock Trauma Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specializing in traumatic injury management.
• Provide peri-anesthesia care for adults and geriatrics undergoing scheduled or emergency surgery.
• The unit operates 24/7 with a team supporting multiple surgical and procedural services.
• Responsibilities include care of ventilated patients, titration of vasopressors, airway management, blood product administration, and fluid resuscitation.
• Nurses must be clinically flexible to support overflow and procedural spaces beyond traditional PACU care.

Schedule Requirements

• Weekend shifts: 3 per 4 weeks
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• On-call: 1-2 twelve-hour call shifts every 6 weeks (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Floating: Required within specialty and to other units within scope

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics
• Trauma and perioperative patients

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

• 1 nurse to 2 patients

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Maryland State RN License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) competency
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU/Trauma)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent PACU experience
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this location but documentation may be collected for tracking.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusion lists.
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start.
• Employment history verification for the past 5 years.

Additional Notes

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; pink scrubs for trauma assignments; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy pants.
• Photo for badge required (passport style with solid background).
• Candidates must sign confidentiality and job description documents prior to start.
• Epic training test-out available for eligible candidates.
• Security ID application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract.
• Floating and on-call duties are mandatory as part of the role.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized trauma PACU environment with a dedicated team providing critical perioperative care.