Registered Nurse - PACU
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: April 27, 2026
Shift: Rotating 3 days of 12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00 and 19:30 - 07:30)
Weekend/Holiday/On-Call:

• 3 weekend shifts per 4-week period required
• Holidays as scheduled
• On-call shifts required (1-2 twelve-hour shifts per 6-week schedule)

Unit Overview

• 28-bed Main Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Provides 24/7 specialized peri-anesthesia care for patients of all ages (neonates through geriatrics)
• Care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing scheduled or emergency surgery
• Exposure to a broad array of surgical and medical specialties
• Nurses must be competent in:

  • Vasopressor titration
  • Airway management
  • Care of ventilated patients
  • Blood product administration
  • Fluid resuscitation
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

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

Job Requirements & Expectations

• Weekend, holiday, and on-call availability required
• Floating within the specialty and to other units/facilities as needed
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs (pink for trauma; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy pants)
• Adherence to dress code and facility policies

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I-9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug screening (9-panel or 10-panel with fentanyl) within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination proof required)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (medical/religious)
• COVID vaccination not required for this location but documentation may be collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign job description and confidentiality agreements prior to start
• Security ID application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as applicable
• Facility-specific training and orientation may be required, including Epic system training test-out options

This position offers a dynamic clinical environment with diverse patient populations and opportunities to develop perioperative nursing skills. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced setting requiring flexibility and strong critical care competencies.