1 Maryland Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
Manager may or may not interview. Clinician must be okay with this. If clinician has questions, please email the AM.
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Required Skills/Experience: ICU experience required. Pediatric PACU, Phase I, Phase II recovery, and pre-post experience required. Must have completed at least 1 travel assignment.
Required Credentials: Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam for clearance, achieving at least an 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms. For DC locations, you must have DC license in hand, but certain units accept pending. MedStar will usually accept a later booking date if you have applied for DC licensure. For MD locations, you must have compact license or MD license.
Unit Details: Adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient population. Ortho, GYN, Vascular, ENT, Endoscopy, Cysto, Colorectal, Pediatric Dental, Breast, and Neuro/Spine.
Shift & Scheduling: 5x8 day/mids/night rotation with 0800-1630 and 1100-1930 shift times. Call required: possibly 5-6 per six week period - Day/Evening. Weekend shifts: 2 weekends per 6 weeks.
Floating Requirements: Float to cover ICU required.
PACU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
PACU nurses communicate with patients' families and must be compassionate and professional. They also maintain patient safety and closely observe patients' level of consciousness. Shifts are typically 12 hours and many jobs require on-call commitments. Nurses working in the PACU must thrive in fast-paced environments as there is a high turnover of patients. There are many exciting job opportunities for PACU nurses. The annual salary in the United States for nurses working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on location and experience.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Maryland
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses care for patients immediately after surgeries in the recovery room. PACU nurses monitor vital signs, control pain, and administer medications. These nurses must be skilled in critical thinking and have critical care experience because they closely monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia. PACU nurses transfer patients from PACU to various units and need to be clear communicators with other nurses and members of the healthcare team. Explore the many PACU travel nurse jobs today.
