PACU Registered Nurse
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: 04/27/2026
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)
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 other units as needed

Unit Description

• 12-bed 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
• Supports trauma resuscitation and procedural overflow
• Nurses must be skilled in vasopressor titration, airway management, ventilator care, blood product administration, and fluid resuscitation

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

• 1:2

Required Licenses and Certifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 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
• Competency in titration of vasopressors
• Experience in care of ventilated patients
• Proficient in blood product administration
• Skilled in fluid resuscitation

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU/Trauma)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; standard travel RN experience expected
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Additional Requirements and Compliance

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9-panel) within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB screening (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) with annual updates
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination (series not accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for flu season
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Work history verification for previous 5 years

Uniform/Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs; pink scrubs for trauma assignments
• Pediatric department: navy blue scrub pants with child-friendly tops
• White short sleeve or navy long sleeve undershirts (pink if wearing pink scrubs)
• Business casual for certain departments (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)

Notes

• This is a specialized PACU role requiring critical care skills in trauma and perioperative nursing
• Weekend, holiday, and on-call availability is mandatory
• Floating within specialty and related units is expected
• Compliance with all health, background, and credentialing requirements is mandatory prior to start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel RN position in PACU.