Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Shift, weekend & holiday differentials

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center seeks an experienced PACU RN for a full-time day shift. You will care for patients recovering from anesthesia, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia providers, and support high-quality outcomes and patient experience in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care, clinical judgment, and commitment to staff development within a collaborative recovery team. Rotating weekends/holidays apply.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland or Compact eligibility.
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 2–3 years perioperative nursing experience (PACU, Pre-Op, PAT) required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Five to seven years perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent care to unit-specific patients and act as clinical resource.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to address patient/family needs.
• Support charge nurse decisions and perform charge role as needed.
• Develop clinical practice protocols and standards for the unit.
• Participate in unit-based processes (PI, Professional Development, Clinical Practice, Teamwork).
• Orient and mentor new nurses and students; contribute to staff development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Patient care management

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in Maryland (MBON)

Tools

AHA BLS

ACLS

Job description

WHAT SETS OUR PACU APART

Our PACU team is known for its strong culture of teamwork, adaptability, and patient-centered care. We foster an environment where nurses are respected as critical thinkers and partners in post-operative recovery. Our unit is led by supportive leadership that values input at all levels and prioritizes clinical excellence and innovation.

Job Requirements

WHAT SETS OUR PACU APART

Our PACU team is known for its strong culture of teamwork, adaptability, and patient-centered care. We foster an environment where nurses are respected as critical thinkers and partners in post-operative recovery. Our unit is led by supportive leadership that values input at all levels and prioritizes clinical excellence and innovation.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We provide continuous learning through mentorship, certification support (such as CPAN and CAPA), and access to specialized training in advanced post-anesthesia care practices. Team members are encouraged to participate in shared governance, unit-based councils, and leadership pathways within the department and hospital-wide.

COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our PACU prioritizes open communication, peer support, and a strong preceptorship program for new hires. We hold regular team huddles, encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration, and celebrate team milestones and achievements together. Our leadership is approachable and actively involved in daily operations, ensuring staff feel heard and supported.

RECORD OF EXCELLENCE

Our department consistently exceeds post-op recovery benchmarks, and we’ve received recognition for our low complication rates and climbing patient satisfaction scores.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE & STAFF MEMBER WELLNESS

We strive to maintain balanced and predictable scheduling, offer wellness resources through our employee assistance program, and regularly incorporate staff appreciation and wellness days. We also emphasize the importance of taking breaks and PTO to recharge and prevent burnout.

Join the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center's Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as a Full-Time Day Shift Registered Nurse (RN).

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced PACU RN to bring your clinical expertise to a collaborative, high-performing recovery team committed to delivering safe, exceptional patient care. In this role, you will care for patients recovering from anesthesia, collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams, and play a vital role in ensuring outstanding clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

This role is ideal for an experienced PACU RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment, and is passionate about providing safe, compassionate, high-quality post-anesthesia care while supporting efficient patient throughput and recovery.

Full-Time Day Shift: 3 X 12-Hour Shifts 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Rotating Weekends & Holidays.

Key Responsibilities

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit.
• Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.
• Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
• Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.
• Serves as clinical resource for others.
• Supports charge nurse decisions; performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed.
• Assists in the development of clinical practice protocols and standards for unit.
• Participates in unit-based process activities: Performance Improvement, Professional Development, Clinical Practice, Teamwork, etc.; assists in development of action plans and supports implementation.
• Orients Clinical Nurse I to unit level decision making structure and councils.
• Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students. Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development, attends educational offerings and in-services independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Licensure & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or Compact eligibility in accordance with MBON, required.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, required.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of perioperative nursing experience, including PACU, Pre-Op, or PAT, required.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient care management skills in a fast-paced perioperative environment, required.
• Five to seven years of perioperative nursing experience, preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $43.30 - $54.90 per hour.
• Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available.
• Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differential Pay Where Applicable.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Staff Members.
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within a Growing Peri anesthesia and Surgical Services Department.