Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Main PACU position requiring a strong ICU background, charge RN experience, and an active MD or Compact RN license. The role supports a 28-bay PACU with 24/7 peri-anesthesia care across ages and a wide range of surgeries.

The position offers a rotating 3x12-hour schedule, with every other weekend and on-call shifts. Travel experience is preferred and local residency is considered for some cases.

Qualifications

• Active RN license MD or Compact required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS and NIHSS preferred.
• CPI certification via Calm Every Storm online course required.
• Minimum 2 years PACU experience required.
• Strong ICU experience as a hard requirement.
• Previous charge RN experience required.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Vasopressor titration, airway management, ventilated patient care, blood product administration, and fluid resuscitation experience.
• Central line care, PICC line management, starting/maintaining IVs, and ABG interpretation experience.
• Cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition preferred.
• Neuro/spine recovery and stroke scale assessment preferred.
• Pre/post-operative care including pre-op assessment, education, and consent processes.

Responsibilities

• 28-bay Main PACU unit providing 24/7 peri-anesthesia care across the lifespan and acuity spectrum.
• Cares for a mix of patient ages, with pediatric recovery assisted rather than primary.
• Supports more than 20 surgical and procedural services, including inpatient and outpatient surgeries.
• Patient ratio of 1:2.
• Rotating Day/Night schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00-19:30 / 19:00-7:00).
• Every other weekend required, with 3 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle.
• Floating required within specialty as needed, travelers prioritized to float.
• On-call 1-2 shifts (12 hours) per 4-week schedule.
• Epic charting system preferred.
• Provide vigilant pre- and post-operative peri-anesthesia care to a broad range of surgical and medical patients.
• Work with a versatile team across cardiac, ortho, neuro, GI, and transplant services.
• Navy blue scrubs required.
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled.
• First-time travelers welcome; travel experience required for consideration.
• Must reside 50+ miles from facility unless local.
• Returning staff must have been separated for at least 12 months before returning as traveler.
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break before returning to the same facility or unit.

Skills

ICU experience

Charge nurse experience

RN license (MD or Compact)

BLS/ACLS certified

PALS/NIHSS preferred

Tools

Epic charting

ICU monitors

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Main PACU position requiring strong ICU background, charge RN experience, and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA only); PALS and NIHSS preferred
• CPI certification required for most units via Calm Every Storm online course
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Strong ICU experience required as a hard requirement
• Previous charge RN experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Competency required in vasopressor titration, airway management, ventilated patient care, blood product administration, and fluid resuscitation
• Experience with central line care, PICC line management, starting/maintaining IVs, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, and dysrhythmia recognition preferred
• Experience with neuro/spine surgery recovery and stroke scale assessment preferred
• Experience in pre/post-operative patient care, including pre-op assessment, education, and consent processes

Responsibilities

• 28-bay Main PACU unit providing 24/7 peri-anesthesia care across the lifespan and acuity spectrum
• Cares for a mix of patient ages from pediatrics to geriatrics, with pediatric recovery assisted rather than primary
• Supports more than 20 surgical and procedural services, including inpatient and outpatient scheduled and emergency surgeries
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Rotating Day/Night schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00-19:30 / 19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend required, with 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule cycle
• Floating required within specialty as needed, with travelers prioritized to float
• On-call requirement of 1-2 shifts (12 hours) per 4-week schedule
• Epic charting system preferred
• Provide vigilant pre- and post-operative peri-anesthesia care to a broad range of surgical and medical patients
• Work alongside a versatile team supporting a wide array of surgical specialties including cardiac, ortho, neuro, GI, and transplant services
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Travel experience is required for consideration
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility to be considered, unless otherwise accepted as local
• Returning staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system before returning to the same facility or unit

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-784070

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