PACU Registered Nurse II - Perioperative Critical Care

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in downtown Baltimore is seeking extraordinary Registered Nurses to join our Magnet-designated Academic Medical Center nursing team.

The General (Main) PACU unit delivers 24/7 specialized peri-anesthesia care to patients across the lifespan and acuity, supported by a broad surgical and medical services team. Nurses must master vasopressor titration, airway management, and care of ventilated patients.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in Maryland or eligible via compact licensure.
• BSN preferred; associate degree with 2+ years ICU experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience; Surgical ICU preferred.
• BLS & ACLS required for hire; PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Must be flexible, adaptable and able to think critically in complex patient scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a high-acuity PACU setting.
• Titrate vasopressors and manage airway and ventilated patients.
• Administer blood products and fluids as required.
• Support patients across the lifespan undergoing varied surgeries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for safe patient recovery.

Skills

RN license (Maryland or compact)

ICU experience

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Critical thinking

Education

BSN preferred

Associate's Degree in Nursing with 2+ years ICU experience

Job description

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in downtown Baltimore is seeking extraordinary Registered Nurses to join our Magnet-designated Academic Medical Center nursing team.

The General (Main) PACU unit delivers 24/7 specialized peri-anesthesia care to patients across the lifespan and acuity, supported by a broad surgical and medical services team. Nurses must master vasopressor titration, airway management, and care of ventilated patients.