Registered Nurse - Shock Trauma PACU

Location

Maryland

Assignment Duration

This is a 12-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shifts: 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30), with weekends, holidays, and on-call duty required.

Job Description

The Shock Trauma PACU is a specialized 12-bay unit that provides peri-anesthesia care focusing on traumatic injury management. The team operates 24/7 to ensure vigilant pre and post-operative care for both outpatients and inpatients undergoing scheduled or emergency surgeries across various surgical and procedural services.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing surgery, including those with traumatic injuries.
• Administer blood products and fluids according to established protocols.
• Manage airway and ventilated patients competently.
• Titrate vasopressors and respond to patient fluctuations appropriately.
• Support procedural space and manage patient overflow from the Trauma Resuscitation Unit.
• Perform thorough assessments, medication reconciliations, and obtain operative consent.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Maryland state license (or compact license).
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• NIHSS certification is preferred.
• Previous charge experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a Phase I PACU or trauma setting.

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
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• 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!