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ICU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Shock Trauma PACU | Baltimore, MD (21201)

ICU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Shock Trauma PACU in Baltimore, MD. 12-week travel contract with competitive weekly pay caring for adult & geriatric trauma and peri-anesthesia patients.

Join a dynamic critical care team at a leading trauma center in the heart of Baltimore, MD. As an ICU RN in the Shock Trauma PACU, you will deliver high-acuity peri-anesthesia and trauma care, support trauma resuscitation, and work with interdisciplinary teams in a 24/7 trauma environment. This PACU specializes in traumatic injury management across surgical and procedural services. Enjoy Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, historic waterfront, dining, and culture while advancing your ICU/critical care nursing career.

Job Details

• Location: Baltimore, MD 21201 (Baltimore healthcare jobs / Baltimore nursing jobs)
• Position: ICU Registered Nurse / Critical Care RN / Travel Nurse – Shock Trauma PACU
• Contract Length: 12-week travel contract
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,960 – $2,060 (travel nursing pay)
• Shifts: Rotating 3x12-hour shifts (07:00–19:00 & 19:30–07:30); straight nights considered
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Shock Trauma PACU (12 beds) – adult & geriatric population
• Weekend/Holiday/On-Call: Required (3 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; holidays as scheduled; 1–2 call shifts per 6 weeks)
• Floating: Required within specialty and to sister facilities as needed

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent ICU or PACU experience (strong ICU experience preferred)
• Active MD or Compact RN license
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA only)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Travel nursing experience required (previous travel nurse assignments preferred)
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (Epic EMR)
• Comfortable with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in a high-acuity setting
• Ability to float to main PACU, pre-op, ICU, and sister facilities as needed
• References: 2 satisfactory professional references (1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN)
• Must reside 50+ miles from facility (travel nurse requirement)

Responsibilities / Clinical Duties

• Provide vigilant pre- and post-operative/peri-anesthesia care for trauma, surgical, and procedural patients
• Titrate vasopressors, manage airways, care for ventilated patients, and administer blood products and fluid resuscitation
• Support Trauma Resuscitation Unit and manage patient overflow with clinical flexibility
• Perform and monitor special procedures: central/arterial line management, chest tube care, and procedural sedation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and phlebotomy
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication in Epic (Epic charting system)
• Participate in on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled

Why Join Our Team

• Work at one of the nation’s top trauma centers specializing in shock trauma care
• Gain high-acuity critical care and peri-anesthesia experience—ideal for ICU and PACU RNs
• Competitive travel nurse pay and a chance to experience Baltimore, MD
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth

Experience the energy of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, cultural attractions, and vibrant neighborhoods while making a meaningful impact in trauma nursing. Apply now to join our Shock Trauma PACU team and advance your critical care nursing career in Baltimore, MD!

Apply today — submit your resume and references to be considered for this ICU/critical care travel nursing opportunity.

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.