PACU

Registered Nurse - Pacu

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility: Sinai Hospital

Department: Post-Anesthesia Care

Schedule: Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day/Evening Shift - 10:00am-10:30pm

Job Category: Staff Nurse

Experience Based

Summary:

Who We Are: LifeBridge Health is a dynamic purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond anchored by our mission to improve the health of people in the communities we serve. Join us to advance health access elevate patient experiences and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

Unit Summary: The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment where nurses play a vital role throughout the perioperative experience. Pre-Anesthesia Screening Services (PASS) provide comprehensive preoperative evaluations patient preparation and essential education for patients and their families. PASS nurses also serve as key liaisons facilitating communication among anesthesia providers surgeons and other members of the healthcare team.

Peri-anesthesia nurses in the PACU care for a diverse patient population across a wide range of surgical specialties and trauma presentations. Success in this environment requires strong critical-thinking abilities expert assessment and intervention skills and effective communication. Teamwork adaptability and exceptional customer service are central to achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements:

Education: Minimum of Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Formal working knowledge equivalent to two years of college-level study

Experience: 1-3 years of RN PACU or ICU/ED experience required

Licensure & Certifications: Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) License American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Additional Information:

What We Offer:

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth: Opportunities for professional development including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime shift differentials premium pay and bonuses may apply depending on job) comprehensive health plans free parking and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health:

With over 14000 employees 130 care locations and two million annual patient encounters we combine strategic growth innovation and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Grace Medical Center Northwest Hospital Carroll Hospital and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELYwhere compassion courage and urgency drive every decision empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age disability sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race color national origin age disability sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.