PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

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
• 8 or 10 Hour Day Shifts
• On-Call & Rotating Weekends, Required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

LICENSURE & EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• All applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION:

• 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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