PACU/ICU Registered Nurse
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Registered Nurse - PACU/ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves working in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings.
• Start dates available: July 13 or July 27 (ASAP start preferred).
• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts with two possible shift times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
• Rotation includes day, mid, and night shifts.
• Call requirement: Approximately 5-6 calls per six-week period during day/evening hours.
• Float requirement: Must be able to float to cover ICU as needed.
• Weekend shifts: 2 weekends per 6 weeks.
• Scrubs provided.

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, including pediatric PACU and post-anesthetic care.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Minimum ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience.
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment.
• Current certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function.
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• I9 and E-Verify attestation required prior to start.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), covering multiple substances.
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of TB).
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B.
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually (not required for Sterile Processing Tech).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam and Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required prior to start and updated regularly.
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years.
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information.

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with locals within 60 miles accepted at a lower rate.
• The role requires flexibility to float between PACU and ICU units.
• The position demands strong pediatric and critical care nursing skills.
• Candidates must be prepared for call and weekend shifts as outlined.

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