Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

• Specialty:
  PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment | Upper Marlboro, MD

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment — Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. Join our perioperative and post-anesthesia care team for a 13-week travel nursing opportunity starting March 23, 2026. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of recent PACU experience (first-time travelers with 3–5 years PACU or 2 years ICU experience considered), an active RN license in Maryland or a Compact State, and current AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS certifications.

• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse (PACU RN)
• Location: Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 — Washington, D.C. area (Maryland travel nursing). Upper Marlboro offers a welcoming suburban atmosphere with easy access to the vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment of Washington, D.C. Travel nurses can enjoy nearby parks, historic sites, and a thriving community, making it an ideal location for both work and leisure during your assignment.
• Unit: PACU (16 beds) — Post-Anesthesia Care Unit / Post-Op Care
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (short-term travel assignment)
• Start Date: March 23, 2026
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour day shifts (07:30 – 20:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (PACU nurse ratio)
• Patient Age Range: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: As scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty and to sister locations as needed
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1850–$1950/week

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience required. First-time travel nurses accepted with 3–5 years strong PACU or 2 years ICU experience.
• Active RN license in Maryland or Compact State (Maryland nursing jobs eligibility)
• Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS (AHA only)
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred (electronic medical record experience)
• Previous charge, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Comfortable floating within the hospital and to sister locations as needed
• References: 2 satisfactory professional references required (1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions). COVID-19 vaccine not required.
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (travel nursing relocation requirement)

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia and postoperative care for patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures: orthopedic, neurology, cardiothoracic, vascular, general, thoracic, urology, and gynecology surgeries.
• Monitor and assess vital signs, airway status, pain control, neurological status, and hemodynamic stability.
• Administer medications, IVs, analgesia, and other treatments as prescribed; titrate medications per protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including anesthesia, surgical teams, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services.
• Provide patient and family education on post-op care, discharge instructions, and follow-up planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic (preferred) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in rapid response, emergency interventions, and transport as needed.
• Float to other units within the specialty and to sister locations as required by staffing needs.

• Work at a modern facility serving a diverse patient population in Upper Marlboro, MD — close to Washington, D.C.
• Gain experience across a broad surgical case mix and perioperative specialties.
• Competitive travel nursing opportunities for PACU nurses and perioperative RNs seeking short-term assignments.
• Enjoy the benefits of living in Upper Marlboro, with its friendly community, convenient amenities, and quick access to the excitement and resources of the nation's capital.

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