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PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Contract – Clinton, MD (20735)

PACU Registered Nurse locum tenens travel job in Clinton, MD: 13-week locum tenens travel nursing assignment near Washington, D.C. for experienced PACU nurses with ICU/critical care skills — competitive weekly pay.

Join a dynamic perioperative team as a PACU RN (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse) in Clinton, Maryland (zip code 20735). This locum tenens travel nursing opportunity places you in a supportive community hospital just outside Washington, D.C., offering excellent clinical experience, easy access to the capital, and a friendly suburban lifestyle. Ideal for PACU nurses, perioperative nurses, and travel PACU RNs seeking a short-term locum tenens contract in the Maryland/DC area.

Job Details — Locum Tenens Travel PACU RN

• Location: Clinton, MD 20735 (Prince George's County, near Washington, D.C.)
• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) — locum tenens travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: March 23, 2026
• End Date: June 22, 2026
• Shift: 4x10-hour days (rotating shifts: 09:00–19:30, 10:00–20:30, plus evening shift 13:00–23:30 every other week)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,990–$2,100 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• On-Call: 2–3 weekday on-call shifts (11:00pm–7:00am) and 2 weekend 24-hour calls per 6-week period
• Weekend Coverage: 2 weekends per 6-week contract
• Float: Required to float to ICU (critical care support)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PACU RN experience, including pediatric PACU experience
• ICU experience required — strong critical care skills preferred
• Active RN license: Maryland RN or compact state license accepted
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record/charting system
• Ability to manage patient ratios of 2:1 in PACU
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• First-time travel nurses accepted — ideal travel nursing job for PACU RNs transitioning to travel
• Two supervisor references required

Responsibilities — PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care to adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics in the PACU
• Monitor and manage patient recovery in Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care
• Perform pre-operative and post-operative assessments, patient education, and discharge planning relevant to PACU care
• Administer and manage IVs, arterial lines, central lines, and blood products as indicated
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, pain control, respiratory complications, and other post-op complications
• Care for ventilated patients and perform airway management and interventions as needed
• Float to ICU to support critical care patient needs and collaborate with ICU teams
• Participate in scheduled on-call coverage and weekend shifts
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, and Pharmacy
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Cerner EHR

Why Join This Locum Tenens PACU Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work in a supportive hospital environment serving the Washington, D.C. metro area — valuable experience for perioperative and critical care nurses
• Competitive estimated weekly pay for travel PACU nurses
• Open to first-time travelers and experienced travel PACU RNs
• Gain experience with a variety of patient populations (pediatric to geriatric) and critical care skills

Enjoy living in Clinton, MD — a friendly community with parks, shopping, and convenient access to the cultural and professional opportunities of Washington, D.C. Apply now to advance your career as a PACU Registered Nurse in this rewarding locum tenens travel nursing role!

Apply now: Submit your resume and references to be considered for this PACU RN locum tenens travel contract in Clinton, MD (20735). Take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.