RN – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Facility: University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center MSP
State License: MD
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Day 3×12-Hour (07:30 – 20:00)
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: PACUFacility: University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center MSPState License: MDCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Day 3×12-Hour (07:30 – 20:00)Guaranteed Hours: Description: PACU RN – Days – 36H; EOW2YRs experience required; first-time travelers accepted with strong 3-5 years of PACU experience/2 years of ICU experienceStart: 03/23/26Contract length: 13 weeksShift/Hours: 3x12s Days (07:30-20:00)License/certs: RN MD state license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH#rooms/beds: 16Ratio: 1:4Patient Age Range: Pediatrics – GeriatricsPatient Diagnoses: Orthopedic, Neurology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Urology, GynecologyScrub Color: Navy BlueHolidays: required as they fall, as scheduledWeekends: every other weekend requiredFloating: required within the specialty, and sister locations as neededOn-call: On-call has not been implemented for PACU; per union, team members will be given 30-day notification of implementation. Cadence of on-call is undetermined until implemented. Modified Time:3/23/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Kelly Tynes Account Manager Email: Kelly.Tynes@ayahealthcare.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required – No Exemptions Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 4 Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Preferred LTAC Experience : Preferred Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Preferred Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALSSkills : Ambulatory/Outpatient*, Level I Trauma Center*, Pedi PACU*, Pre-Admission Testing*, Pre-Post*, Cardioversion*, Carotid Endarterectomy*, Pacemaker Insertion*, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring*, Post Cath Lab Procedures*, Sheath Pull*, Tonsillectomy*, Whipple*, AV fistula/shunt*, TURP*, Bilateral tubal ligation*, Hysterectomy*, Mastectomy*, Anterior/ Posterior fusion*, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, ICP monitoring*, Cataract extraction/implant*, Eye trauma*, Open reduction and internal fixation*, Total joint replacement*, Management of pediatric patients*, Abdominoplasty*, Breast augmentation*, End-Tidal CO2 monitoring*, Extubation LMA/ET*, Intubation*, Placement of Oral/nasal airways*, Bariatrics*, Cardiac*, ENT*, Plastics*, Podiatry*, Robotics*, Inpatient, Level II Trauma Center, Level III Trauma Center, Pain Management, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery, Arterial line management, Central Venous Pressure (CVP), Dysrhythmia recognition/management, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair, Cardiac Arrest/CPR, Vascular surgery, Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia Protocols, Insulin protocols, Radical neck dissection, Cholecystectomy, Colon surgery, Renal surgery, Accessing/Managing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Phlebotomy, PICC line care and management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Antiarrhythmics, Anticoagulation therapy, Antihypertensives, Emergency Medications, IV vasopressors, Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Reversal agents, Cervical fusions, Craniotomy, Hypothermia protocol, Spine surgery, Stroke Scale, Circulation Checks, Airway assessment, Care of Ventilated Patient, Chest tube management, Fresh tracheostomy, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Conscious Sedation, Post-epidural management, General, Local, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Nerve Blocks, Spinal, Discharge Instructions, Follow up phone calls, Medication reconciliation, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Obtain Operative/Procedural Consent, Pre/Post Cath lab procedures, Pre/Post Endoscopy procedures, Pre/Post IR procedures, Pre/Post Operative procedures, Pre-op Assessment, Pre-op Education, Pre-Op Medications, Review History and Physical, Straight urinary catheterization female, Straight urinary catheterization male, Wound Vacs, Interpretation and communication of lab values, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol, Pain assessment & management, PCA pump management, RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale), Endo/Laparoscopic, General, Gyn, Neuro, Neuro/Spine, Ophthalmology, Ortho, Ortho/Spine, Ortho/Total joints, Thoracic, Transplant, Urology, Vascular Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 4 Patient Ratios Nights : 4 Patient Ratios Weekends : 4 Float Required : – Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : equivalent of Every other weekend Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 72 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 15-20 Number of Visits Per Day : 17 Number of Rooms : 16 Number of Beds : 16 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : -Orthopedic-Neurology-Cardiothoracic Surgery-Vascular Surgery-General Surgery-Thoracic Surgery-Urology-Gynecology Special Procedures/Unit Details : – Special Equipment : – #Tier2 Travel Compliance Compliance document deadline is 5 days prior to start. CPI Certificate Most units will require the CPI certification as part of compliance. The Calm Every Storm online version is currently the only acceptable online vendor. BLS/ACLS/PALS AHA only NRP NRP or AAP only Travelers are required to go in for their labs within 72 hours of signing their contract. RTO must be included at time of initial submission, RTO cannot be changed or added once offered same for extensions, once requested it cannot be altered. RTO – should not exceed 7 days and if more than 4 consecutive days, an additional week will be added on to the back end of the contract for new contracts. Most locations and units will allow for one major holiday off during the winter season, but please refer to the individual job posting for more specifics per job/unit. Auto Offers If an auto offer is turned on for a unit/job the candidate must accept without an interview. We cannot go back and ask to interview after an auto offer is made. Scheduling Restrictions Block schedule or schedule restrictions cannot be requested. Unit will try their best to accommodate but cannot be guaranteed and cannot be requested, however if approved it will not be included in writing in the offer. Please review Job Description for specific requirements JD should include all deal-breakers Must have an active MD or Compact License at time of submission References Required – 2 satisfactory professional references needed from most recent employers: 1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN is acceptable. Local rule: Locals under 50 miles are not allowed. Candidates permanent residence must be 50 miles or over from the hospital that they are submitting for. Candidates will float within hospital travelers are first to float, Candidates must be comfortable floating with no restrictions or special requests as long as it within their experience scope Return Traveler Policy: Note if return traveler so we can run through staffing contact, candidate must be away for at least 6 months from the system Return Staff Policy: Note if the traveler was formerly staff at the UMMS health system as well will check their eligibility to return. All former staff much be gone for 12 months before they can return as a traveler. Extensions Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension and then the traveler must take a 6-month break before they can return to that facility/unit. In some cases, exceptions can be made but it is rare. Modules: Modules are non-billable, factored in NBO Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceCompliance document deadline is 5 days prior to start.CPI Certificate Most units will require the CPI certification as part of compliance. ;The Calm Every Storm online version is currently the only acceptable online vendor.BLS/ACLS/PALS AHA onlyNRP NRP or AAP onlyTravelers are required to go in for their labs within 72 hours of signing their contract.RTO must be included at time of initial submission, RTO cannot be changed or added once offered same for extensions, once requested it cannot be altered. ;RTO ;- should not exceed 7 days and if more than 4 consecutive days, an additional week will be added on to the back end of the contract for new contracts. Most locations and units will allow for one major holiday off during the winter season, but please refer to the individual job posting for more specifics per job/unit.Auto Offers If an auto offer is turned on for a unit/job the candidate must accept without an interview. We cannot go back and ask to interview after an auto offer is made.Scheduling Restrictions Block schedule or schedule restrictions cannot be requested. Unit will try their best to accommodate but cannot be guaranteed and cannot be requested, however if approved it will not be included in writing in the offer.Please review Job Description for specific requirements JD should include all deal-breakersMust have an active MD or Compact License at time of submissionReferences Required – 2 satisfactory professional references needed from most recent employers: 1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN is acceptable.Local rule: Locals under 50 miles are not allowed. Candidates permanent residence must be 50 miles or over from the hospital that they are submitting for.Candidates will float within hospital travelers are first to float, Candidates must be comfortable floating with no restrictions or special requests as long as it within their experience scopeReturn Traveler Policy: Note if return traveler so we can run through staffing contact, candidate must be away for at least 6 months from the systemReturn Staff Policy: Note if the traveler was formerly staff at the UMMS health system as well will check their eligibility to return. All former staff much be gone for 12 months before they can return as a traveler.Extensions Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension and then the traveler must take a 6-month break before they can return to that facility/unit. In some cases, exceptions can be made but it is rare.Modules:Modules are non-billable, factored in NBO Auto Offer: Yes