Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Columbia, SC

Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | 4x10-hour shifts, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM | One required late shift per week (late nurse remains on unit until last OR case is completed and recovered; call-back pay applies from 6:00 PM until departure) | On-call required: one call night per week and one call weekend every six weeks. First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career in a supportive clinical environment.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Columbia, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x10-hour shifts, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM | One required late shift per week (late nurse remains on unit until last OR case is completed and recovered; call-back pay applies from 6:00 PM until departure) | On-call required: one call night per week and one call weekend every six weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring for patients recovering from surgical procedures in a PACU setting
• Maintain a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, delivering individualized, high-quality patient care
• Participate in required late shifts, remaining on the unit until the last OR case is completed and the patient is recovered
• Fulfill on-call obligations including one call night per week and one call weekend every six weeks
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using Epic electronic health records

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of PACU or relevant nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Critical Care training or background
• Experience working in an acute care hospital environment

Why Join Us

• Scrubs are provided by the facility, reducing out-of-pocket costs for travelers
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career in a supportive clinical environment