Shock Trauma PACU RN
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: April 27, 2026

Job Description

• Position in a 12-bed Shock Trauma Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specializing in traumatic injury management.
• Provides peri-anesthesia care for adults and geriatrics undergoing scheduled or emergency surgery.
• Requires strong ICU and PACU experience (hard stop).
• Nurses must be competent in:

  • Titration of vasopressors
  • Airway management
  • Care of ventilated patients
  • Blood product administration
  • Fluid resuscitation
• Shift: Alternating 3 days of 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and 3 days of 12-hour night shifts (7:30 PM - 7:30 AM). Straight night shifts may be considered upon manager approval.
• Weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts required.
• On-call schedule: 1-2 twelve-hour shifts every 6 weeks (7 AM - 7:30 PM and 7 PM - 7:30 AM).
• Floating required within specialty and to other units/facilities within scope.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland.
• Verification through NURSYS (RN, LPN/LVN, AP).
• State License 1 Verification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience within the last year.
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Must work holidays as scheduled.
• Weekend shifts: 3 per 4 weeks.
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; pink scrubs for trauma assignments; pediatric department allows child-friendly tops with navy blue pants.
• Business casual dress code for certain departments (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start.
• Negative drug screen required within 30 days prior to start.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required and must be updated annually.
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation may be collected for tracking.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusions list required.
• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start.
• Employment application and 5 years of work history verification required.

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics

Specialty Details

• Trauma-focused PACU with 24/7 team coverage.
• Supports trauma resuscitation and procedural overflow.
• Not a typical PACU; requires clinical flexibility.

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in a specialized ICU/PACU trauma unit requiring strong critical care skills, flexibility for shifts including weekends, holidays, and on-call, and multiple certifications/licenses. The role demands experience with ventilated patients, vasopressor titration, and trauma care in a high-acuity environment.