Travel PACU RN - $2,078 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Join a fast-paced PACU travel nursing assignment in Upper Marlboro, MD, where your recovery room expertise will help patients transition safely from surgery to recovery. This Post Anesthesia Care Unit registered nurse role offers a supportive, team-oriented environment, a diverse patient population from pediatrics to geriatrics, and convenient access to the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Job Details

• Specialty: PACU Registered Nurse
• Setting: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Location: Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Shift Schedule: Rotating days and nights; 07:30-20:00 and 19:30-08:00
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850 - $1,950
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Patient Population: Pediatrics through geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active Maryland RN license or compact RN license at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification or equivalent required
• Comfort working with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Strong background in acute care recovery or post-operative nursing preferred
• Ability to float within specialty as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical and procedural patients
• Monitor patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery
• Assess airway status, pain levels, sedation, and vital signs following surgery
• Respond to changes in patient condition and coordinate care with the surgical team
• Support recovery for orthopedic, neurology, cardiothoracic, vascular, general surgery, thoracic, urology, and gynecology cases
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy, drains, and other post-op interventions as appropriate
• Document patient assessments and recovery progress accurately in the charting system
• Educate patients and families on post-procedure expectations and discharge instructions
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, efficient patient flow

Apply now for this PACU travel nurse opportunity in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and join a healthcare team focused on quality recovery care and patient safety.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #508737. 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: PACU

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