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RN - PACU - 48 hours biweekly - Rotating Shifts
8 and 12 hr. Rotating Shifts, On Call Requirements, Rotating Saturday Shifts
Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus!
Bring Your Critical Care Skills to the Next Phase of the Surgical Journey
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Meritus Medical Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our highly skilled perioperative nursing team.
As a PACU RN, you’ll care for a diverse population of surgical and trauma patients during the critical period immediately following anesthesia. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys a fast-paced clinical environment, values autonomy, and thrives as part of a collaborative team.
Our PACU maintains low nurse-to-patient ratios aligned with national ASPAN standards, supported by a dedicated leadership team. This structure gives our nurses the time and resources needed to provide safe, individualized, high-quality patient care.
Why This Role Matters
The transition from surgery and anesthesia to recovery is a critical part of every patient's surgical experience. PACU nurses use advanced assessment skills and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients, recognize changes in condition, manage pain and symptoms, and intervene quickly when needed.
As a Phase I recovery unit, our PACU provides nurses with exposure to a wide variety of surgical procedures, patient populations, and clinical conditions. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your critical care and perioperative nursing skills while learning about advancements in surgical, anesthesia, and recovery care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Phase I post-anesthesia recovery care for surgical and trauma patients
Continuously monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and overall patient status following anesthesia
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and quickly recognize changes requiring intervention
Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and other symptoms in collaboration with anesthesia and surgical providers
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to provider orders and established protocols
Maintain patient safety throughout the immediate post-operative recovery period
Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Educate and support patients and families throughout the recovery process
Provide accurate and timely clinical documentation
Prepare and care for patients in the pre-operative holding area as needed
Assist anesthesia providers with patient assessments and pre-procedural evaluations
Support hospital operations by caring for critically ill patients during periods of high census
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse required
Previous PACU, ICU, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or other relevant high-acuity nursing experience preferred
Licensure & Certification
Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Compact/Multistate RN license recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Why Meritus Health?
At Meritus Health, our nurses are an essential part of delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care to our community. As a member of the PACU team, you'll work alongside experienced nurses, anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals who value communication, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
You’ll also have the opportunity to:
Practice with a high level of clinical autonomy
Work within low nurse-to-patient ratios aligned with ASPAN standards
Care for a diverse surgical and trauma patient population
Expand your knowledge of perioperative and critical care nursing
Work closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team
Make a meaningful impact on patients during a critical stage of their surgical experience
Ready for Your Next Nursing Opportunity?
If you're an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the combination of critical care, surgical nursing, and post-anesthesia recovery, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
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Worksite address
hagerstown, MD, 21749, US
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