
PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
$42.35 - $57.40 / hour
Job Requirements
Bring your clinical judgment & recovery expertise to a team where attentive nursing care makes an immediate difference.
Join University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). As part of our Surgical Services team, you’ll guide patients through the critical transition from anesthesia to recovery, working closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, & fellow nurses.
Put your assessment skills into practice as you monitor recovery, manage pain, recognize complications, & respond to changing patient needs. Your expertise & reassurance will help patients & families feel supported while preparing them for a safe transition to the next stage of care.
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday
The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Bring your clinical judgment & recovery expertise to a team where attentive nursing care makes an immediate difference.
Join University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). As part of our Surgical Services team, you’ll guide patients through the critical transition from anesthesia to recovery, working closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, & fellow nurses.
Put your assessment skills into practice as you monitor recovery, manage pain, recognize complications, & respond to changing patient needs. Your expertise & reassurance will help patients & families feel supported while preparing them for a safe transition to the next stage of care.
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday
- 8 or 10 Hour Day Shifts
- On-Call & Rotating Weekends, Required.
The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.
- Provide nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia & surgical procedures.
- Assess airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, & readiness for progression through recovery.
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, surgical sites, & patient responses to treatment.
- Recognize & respond promptly to changes in condition & post-operative complications.
- Administer medications & treatments according to provider orders & established nursing standards.
- Assess & manage pain, nausea, & other symptoms during recovery.
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, & the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care & safe patient transfers.
- Educate patients & families on recovery expectations, medications, discharge instructions, & follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Maintain required competencies & participate in professional development, patient safety, & quality improvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, required.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN bedside experience, required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience, required.
- Experience in PACU or post-anesthesia recovery, preferred.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- All applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.
- Pay Range: $42.35–$57.40 per hour.
- Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance available.
- Shift, weekend, & holiday differential pay where applicable.
- Comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, & future, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, & tuition assistance for eligible team members.
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within a Growing Peri anesthesia Department Committed to Quality, Safety, and Excellence in Patient Care.
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