Job ID: 901706
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - PACU
LocationCharleston, SC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:30 PM - 8:00 AM) | Friday - Sunday | Holiday availability may be required
Key Responsibilities- Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring for patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions
- Maintain a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio in a fast-paced PACU environment
- Support recovery of vascular and cardiac surgical patients
- Float to other PACU units within the facility as needed to meet departmental needs
- Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
- Participate in emergency response team assignments during hurricane season (June-November) as required
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 eligibility for the SC walk-through process; clearance to start requires an active SC license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Prior travel nursing experience 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 or Critical Care background in addition to PACU experience
- Experience recovering vascular and cardiac surgical patients
- Familiarity with EPIC charting system
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work at a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital
- Expected schedule of 3×12-hour night shifts offers a condensed workweek with consistent weekend hours