PACU Registered Nurse
Easton, Maryland
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton

Registered Nurse - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Easton, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shifts with variable hours between 7:00 AM and 8:30 PM
• Typical Shift Lengths: 8 to 10 hours (e.g., 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Patient Age Range: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults
• Holidays: Required as scheduled, including on-call
• Weekends: Every other weekend required, including scheduled call
• Floating: Required within specialty and to other units/facilities within scope
• On-call: Required; approximately 3 shifts in a 4-week period, including Friday night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Education verification
  • State-specific exclusions list check (Maryland Medicaid Sanctioned Providers List)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models required)
  • Immunizations and titers:

    • TDaP within 10 years or signed declination
    • TB testing (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) with annual updates as applicable
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters required
    • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination (series not accepted)
    • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (October 6 - March 31)
  • COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam (80% passing score)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (80% passing score) for RN specialties
  • Age-specific competency exam (80% passing score)
  • Color blindness testing (if applicable)
• Other Required Documents:

  • Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s license or State ID)
  • I9 attestation and E-Verify or attestation
  • Badge photo (passport style with solid background)
  • Confidentiality agreement and dress code acknowledgment
  • TB questionnaire if positive TB test history
  • Various facility-specific forms including orientation and access forms

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held at 8 AM on Tuesdays at the facility’s School of Nursing (2nd floor)
• Dress code: Royal Blue scrubs or business casual (scrubs required before floor access)
• Portfolio Epic training test-out option available for eligible candidates
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required as applicable, with online module assigned prior to orientation
• On-call shifts include Friday 7 PM to Saturday 7 AM, Saturday 7 AM to Sunday 7 AM, Sunday 7 AM to 7:30 AM, and holiday day shifts

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, strong clinical skills in post-anesthesia care, and compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements.