Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,210 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The PACU Registered Nurse will provide specialized peri-anesthesia care to patients across all age groups, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. This role involves vigilant pre and post-operative care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing various surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in the Main PACU, which consists of a 28-bay unit providing care 24/7.
• Monitor patient vitals and manage post-anesthesia recovery.
• Administer medications, including vasopressors, and manage airway and ventilated patients.
• Perform fluid resuscitation and administer blood products as needed.
• Collaborate with surgical and procedural teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist in the recovery of patients as directed by a permanent team member when necessary.
• Float within specialty units as required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license for the state of Maryland.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Strong experience in ICU settings is necessary.
• Previous charge RN experience is required.
• Current ACLS and BLS certification; PALS and NIH certification are preferred.

Schedule and Shifts

• Rotating day and night shifts, working 3 shifts per week (3x12).
• Shifts will be either from 07:00-19:00 or 19:30-07:30, depending on scheduling needs.
• Required to work weekends (3 shifts per 4-week cycle) and holidays as scheduled.
• On-call shifts required (1-2 shifts per 6-week schedule).

Unit Details

The PACU team supports a variety of surgical and medical specialties, offering an engaging clinical environment ideal for lifelong learning. The nurse-to-patient ratio is approximately 1:2.

Scrub Color

Navy Blue

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38702131. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PACU

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