PACU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center
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Job info
Registered Nurse - PACU
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: April 27, 2026
Shift/Hours: Alternating shifts; 3 days of 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) followed by 3 days of 12-hour night shifts (7:30 PM - 7:30 AM). Manager may consider straight night shifts upon request.
Weekend/Holiday/On-Call:
- Weekend shifts required: 3 per 4 weeks
- Holidays required as scheduled
- On-call required: 1-2 twelve-hour call shifts every 6 weeks (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Floating required within specialty and to other units as needed
Unit Description
- 12-bed Shock Trauma Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) specializing in traumatic injury management
- Provides peri-anesthesia care for adults and geriatrics, including pre- and post-operative care for scheduled and emergency surgeries
- Nurses must be skilled in vasopressor titration, airway management, ventilator care, blood product administration, and fluid resuscitation
- Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of recent 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
Experience
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
- Required years of experience: At least 1 year of recent PACU experience and ICU experience
- Prior travel experience: Not required
Patient Population
- Adults and Geriatrics
Additional Requirements
- Weekend, holiday, and on-call availability as described
- Ability to float within specialty and to related units
- Compliance with facility-specific dress code (navy blue scrubs; pink scrubs for trauma; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops)
- Must complete all required background checks, health screenings, and competency exams prior to start
- Physical exam, immunizations, drug screening, and TB testing must be current per facility policy
- Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start
- Employment history verification for previous 5 years required
Certifications and Competencies (as applicable)
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
- Age-specific competency exam
- Other certifications as applicable to specialty and unit requirements
Important Notes
- This is a specialized PACU role with trauma focus, not a typical PACU setting
- Nurses must be comfortable managing critically ill trauma patients requiring advanced skills
- Floating and on-call duties are mandatory parts of the assignment
- Compliance with all health and background documentation is strictly enforced
This opportunity is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking a challenging trauma-focused PACU travel assignment with a reputable healthcare facility in Maryland.
Facility
University of Maryland Medical Center
4 nurses recommend working with University of Maryland Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 711 beds
Baltimore, MD
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