RN - As Needed - PACU
About The Position
Meritus Medical Center is seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse for its Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The PACU RN provides Phase I recovery care to surgical and trauma patients during the period immediately following anesthesia. The role involves continuous assessment and monitoring, management of post-operative symptoms, and prompt intervention when a patient's condition changes. The PACU is a fast-paced clinical environment with low nurse-to-patient ratios aligned with national ASPAN standards and support from a dedicated leadership team. The nurse may also prepare and care for patients in the pre-operative holding area, assist anesthesia providers with assessments and pre-procedural evaluations, and support hospital operations by caring for critically ill patients during periods of high census. The position offers clinical autonomy, collaboration with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and opportunities to develop perioperative and critical care nursing skills. As-needed positions are not eligible for benefits and have a set rate of pay. Employees working evenings, nights, or weekends may be eligible for a shift differential.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
- At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse required.
- Current Maryland RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Previous PACU, ICU, critical care, Emergency Department, or other relevant high-acuity nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide Phase I post-anesthesia recovery care for surgical and trauma patients.
- Continuously monitor patients' airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and overall status following anesthesia.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and recognize changes that require 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 immediate post-operative recovery.
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate and support patients and families throughout recovery.
- Complete 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.
- Care for critically ill patients during periods of high census to support hospital operations.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
