Company Description

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse

Where Teamwork Meets Excellence in Patient Care

Are you a dedicated PACU RN looking for a unit where your clinical expertise, voice, and compassion are truly valued? Join our dynamic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, where patient-centered care, professional development, and teamwork are the heart of everything we do. Whether youre early in your career or seeking your next challenge, we offer clear pathways to help you thrive.

What Makes Us Different - Our PACU is more than just a recovery unitits a team-driven environment built on trust, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Here, nurses are respected as key partners in the post-operative recovery process, supported by a leadership team that prioritizes innovation and values input at every level.

Opportunities to Grow - Were committed to your professional journey. Our nurses have access to:

Ongoing mentorship and preceptorship

Certification support (CPAN, CAPA)

Specialized training in advanced post-anesthesia care

Leadership development through shared governance and hospital-wide initiatives

A Culture of Support - In our PACU, collaboration isnt just encouragedits essential. We hold regular team huddles, promote peer support, and foster cross-disciplinary communication. Our approachable leadership team is actively involved in daily operations and ensures that every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.

Impact That Matters - Were proud to consistently exceed recovery benchmarks, maintain low complication rates, and receive high marks for patient satisfaction. Our teams dedication has made a lasting difference in countless patient outcomesand we celebrate those wins together.

Work-Life Balance You Can Count On - We know that exceptional care starts with a healthy, supported team. Thats why we offer:

Predictable and balanced scheduling

Wellness resources and staff appreciation events

A strong culture of PTO use and work-life respect

Job Description

1. Competency in care of unit specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledgeand clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.
2. Serves as a clinical resource for others.
3. Applies and integrates evidence into practice
4. Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.
5. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs
6. Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
• More than 12 months nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range:$42.03 - $See Master Hiring Grid

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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