PACU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Registered Nurse (PACU)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: June 22, 2026

Job Description

• Position in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with strong preference for ICU experience.
• Must have at least 2 years of ICU experience; ICU experience is prioritized over PACU experience.
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (day, evening, night rotation).
• Weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts are required.
• Floating to main PACU, pre-op, ICU, and other sister facilities as needed.

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week).
• Rotating day/night shifts:

  • Day: 07:00 - 19:30
  • Night: 19:00 - 07:00
• 3 weekend shifts per 4 weeks.
• Holidays as scheduled.
• On-call required.

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 PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check including 7-year criminal search within 30 days of start; must be updated annually.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TB test (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) updated annually.
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination (series not accepted).
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required if working with children; otherwise facility-specific.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking.
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, dress code review, badge photo, and job description acknowledgment must be completed prior to start.
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; pink for trauma assignments; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants.
• Business casual attire for GOR department or case management (no jeans, open-toe shoes, sleeveless tops, or shorts).
• Epic training test-out option available for eligible candidates.
• Medication and specialty competency exams required as applicable.
• Floating assignments may include ICU, PACU, pre-op, and other related units.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel contract with rotating 12-hour shifts in a PACU setting.