Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU
Location
Charleston, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:30 PM – 8:00 AM) | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Holiday requirement may apply
Key Responsibilities
- Provide post-anesthesia care and recovery monitoring in a high-acuity PACU setting at a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet Hospital
- Maintain a patient ratio of 2 patients to 1 nurse
- Support recovery of vascular and cardiac surgical patients
- May float to other PACU units within the facility as needed to meet departmental needs
- Document patient care using EPIC electronic health records
- Be prepared for potential assignment to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June through November)
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of PACU or Critical Care nursing experience
- Active South Carolina RN license or Multi-State (Compact) RN license — candidates with a pending SC license may be considered with proof of application or confirmation of ability to complete the SC walk-through process; clearance to work will not be granted until the SC license is active
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ICU/Critical Care background
- Experience recovering vascular and cardiac surgical patients
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital with a structured and supportive PACU environment
- Consistent weekend night schedule with no on-call requirement, offering predictability in your work-life balance