PACU RN – Shock Trauma Unit

Location

Maryland

Assignment Duration

This is a 12-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shifts: 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00); Night shifts: 3x12-hour shifts (19:30 - 07:30). Requires weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage.

Job Description

The Shock Trauma PACU is a specialized 12-bay unit providing peri-anesthesia care for trauma patients. Our team operates 24/7, delivering vigilant pre- and post-operative care to both outpatients and inpatients undergoing scheduled or emergency surgeries. Nurses in this unit must be competent in titration of vasopressors, airway management, care of ventilated patients, blood product administration, and fluid resuscitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive peri-anesthesia care.
• Manage critically ill patients requiring close monitoring.
• Administer medications and monitor responses during recovery.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety.
• Participate in patient education and advocacy.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Maryland or Compact License.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a PACU or similar setting preferred.
• Charge experience preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!