RN - PACU - Full Time

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Maryland RN license or Active Compact/ Multistate RN license recognized by MBON.
• Current BLS.

Nice To Haves

• BSN Preferred.
• Prior PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuous monitoring, assessment, and intervention for post-operative patients emerging from anesthesia.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree