Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- BLS
- ACLS
- BSN
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $38.58–$69.44 an hour. Open PACU nurse jobs in Maryland post a median of $46 an hour, the middle half $44–$49.10, across 21 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. PACU nurses employed in Maryland earn a median of $47.98 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Maryland law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: Maryland's Safe Staffing Act of 2026 requires each licensed hospital to establish a clinical staffing committee and implement a clinical staffing plan. Md. Code, Health-General §§ 19-393 to 19-397 (Chapter 235 of 2026, SB 411) (source: Md. Code, Health-General §§ 19-393 to 19-397 (Chapter 235 of 2026, SB 411))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Employers may not require nurses to work beyond scheduled hours, except in a narrow unforeseeable emergency, for on-call rotation or in community-based care (covers licensed practical nurses and registered nurses). Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-421 (source: Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 3-421)
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About the job
Summary
Mercy Medical Center, the only midsize hospital in the state of Maryland named a “Best Employer” by Forbes Magazine and recognized as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare, is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse (RN)! Come join our family of dedicated medical professionals! Military veterans are also encouraged to apply!
Mercy’s PACU Registered Nurse (RN) benefits include
- $5000 Sign On Bonus (for PACU experience) and referral bonus opportunities
- Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
- Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit
- Employer paid short & long term disability benefits
- Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
- Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
- Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
- Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse demonstrates competent patient and family- centered care using the nursing process. The Registered Nurse will work with the interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based patient care, positive patient care experiences and quality outcomes in the professional nursing practice environment.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successfully completed the State Board of Nursing Licensure Exam
- Current RN License
- BSN Preferred
- Must possess 1 year of current clinical experience
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS
- ACLS within 1 year of hire or 6 months of promotion
Min
USD $38.58/Hr.
Max
USD $69.44/Hr.
Salary Information
Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.
Benefits
Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
- Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
- Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
- Voluntary Benefits
EEO Statement
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.
From Mercy Medical Center Baltimore's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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