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Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension

Baltimore, MD

RN

Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 30

Shift
Rotating
Unit
PACU

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Rotating
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$39/hr
nursing in Maryland$38/hr

The median for nursing in Maryland is $38/hr, across 358 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

About this role

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Baltimore, MD
  • Facility: Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
  • Department: Surgical Services

Schedule

Rotating | Full-time

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Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Salary: $38.50 - $55.02 per hour

How you'll make an impact in this role

Deliver care for post-operative and post-procedural patients during the immediate recovery phase. Adhere to AORN and ASPAN standards for aseptic technique and perianesthesia practice. Continuously evaluate, document, and report patient responses to anesthesia and surgical interventions. Act as a patient advocate by assessing, monitoring, and aggressively managing post-operative pain and sedation levels. Anticipate patient needs and potential complications by understanding the specific nuances of each procedure.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Certified BLS Provider specializing in Health Service Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Or military CPR-First Aid training. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing at date of hire required.

What additional requirements you'll need

2 years of Critical Care experience

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Application details and notices

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Compact RN
  • PACU experience
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing
  • Monitored anesthesia care
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • Patient advocacy

Benefits highlights

  • Health insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Parental leave
  • NPHPU

Place

City
Baltimore, MD
Median rent
$1,331/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$62,177/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
5% above the national average

Baltimore area index 104.5, where 100 is the national average.

Baltimore, nicknamed Charm City, offers nurses major medical employers like Johns Hopkins Hospital alongside historic waterfront neighborhoods. Fells Point and Canton deliver cobblestone charm and harbor views, while the Inner Harbor anchors downtown dining and culture. This mid-Atlantic location sits within easy reach of both Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.

Map showing the location of Baltimore, MD
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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