TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Largo, Maryland, 20774!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Location
Largo, MD
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (3x12-Hour Shifts, 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide post-anesthesia recovery care for a diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Manage a patient ratio of 1:4 across a 16-bed PACU unit
- Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, cardiothoracic, vascular, general, thoracic, urological, and gynecological surgical conditions
- Rotate to pre-op as required within the scope of this contract
- Float to sister facilities within specialty as needed
- Work assigned holidays and weekends per scheduling cycle (minimum 2 weekends per cycle)
Required Qualifications
- Active Maryland RN license or valid Compact RN license at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required; first-time travelers accepted with 3–5 years of strong PACU experience or 2 years of ICU experience
- BLS certification (AHA only)
- ACLS certification (AHA only)
- PALS certification (AHA only)
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for a broad surgical patient population including cardiothoracic and neurology cases
- Comfort with floating within specialty and adapting to varying unit needs
- CPI certification (Calm Every Storm online version accepted)
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers with strong clinical backgrounds are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career
- Work in a well-established PACU environment with a diverse and dynamic surgical caseload