RN - PACU - Full Time

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

PTO

401(k)

Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA/HSA

Shift Differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU on a full-time basis. The role involves a 72-hour biweekly schedule with rotating shifts and on-call requirements in a Phase I recovery unit dedicated to post-anesthesia care.

This position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and a supportive team focused on safe, high-quality patient care with opportunities to learn advanced recovery techniques and collaborate with anesthesia providers.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• PACU, Surgical Services, or Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring, assessment, and intervention for post-operative patients in PACU.
• Assist anesthesia providers with patient assessments and pre-procedural evaluations.
• Support PACU operations, including overflow and pre-operative holding areas.

Skills

RN experience

PACU experience

Education

ASN required

BSN preferred

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $35.50 USD to $58 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health's compensation practices.

Description

Registered Nurse- PACU- Full Time
72-hour biweekly, Rotating Shifts, On Call Requirements

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Meritus Medical Center offers an exceptional opportunity to join a highly skilled team of critical care nurses in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role provides a high level of clinical autonomy while caring for a diverse population of surgical and trauma patients.

Our unit maintains low nurse-to-patient ratios in alignment with national ASPAN standards, fully supported by a dedicated leadership team. This structure allows nurses the time and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and individualized patient care.

As a Phase I recovery unit, PACU RNs are responsible for continuous monitoring, assessment, and intervention for post-operative patients emerging from anesthesia. Nurses in this role are exposed to a wide variety of surgical procedures and benefit from ongoing opportunities to learn about advancements in surgical and recovery care.

In addition to recovery services, the PACU supports hospital operations by:

Serving as an overflow unit for critically ill patients during periods of high census

Functioning as a pre-operative holding area, providing patient preparation and nursing care prior to surgery

Assisting anesthesia providers with patient assessments and pre-procedural evaluations

Requirements

ASN Required. BSN Preferred.

• Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• PACU, Surgical Services, or Critical Care experience preferred.

Current Maryland RN license or Active Compact/ Multistate RN license recognized by MBON

Current BLS

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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