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RN - PACU - Full Time

Meritus Health
Hagerstown, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026

About the role

Registered Nurse- PACU- Full Time
72-hour biweekly, Rotating Shifts, On Call Requirements

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Meritus Medical Center offers an exceptional opportunity to join a highly skilled team of critical care nurses in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role provides a high level of clinical autonomy while caring for a diverse population of surgical and trauma patients.

Our unit maintains low nurse-to-patient ratios in alignment with national ASPAN standards, fully supported by a dedicated leadership team. This structure allows nurses the time and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and individualized patient care.

As a Phase I recovery unit, PACU RNs are responsible for continuous monitoring, assessment, and intervention for post-operative patients emerging from anesthesia. Nurses in this role are exposed to a wide variety of surgical procedures and benefit from ongoing opportunities to learn about advancements in surgical and recovery care.

In addition to recovery services, the PACU supports hospital operations by:

  • Serving as an overflow unit for critically ill patients during periods of high census

  • Functioning as a pre-operative holding area, providing patient preparation and nursing care prior to surgery

  • Assisting anesthesia providers with patient assessments and pre-procedural evaluations

Requirements 

  • ASN Required. BSN Preferred. 
  • Minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse. Prior PACU or Critical Care experience preferred. 
  • Current Maryland RN license or Active Compact/ Multistate RN license recognized by MBON
  • Current BLS 

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
    Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
  • Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
    Support for your continued learning and career growth.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
    Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Shift Differential Pay
    Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

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