American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level I Trauma, Magnet teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of PACU/Critical Care experience and a SC or compact RN license.
Details
- PACU unit within a hospital setting
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:30p-8a), Friday-Sunday
- Patient ratio of 2:1
- Holiday coverage may be required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Possible floating to other PACUs within the facility
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active SC or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
- Minimum 2 years of PACU/Critical Care experience required
- ICU experience preferred
- Experience recovering vascular and cardiac patients preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Trauma Level II experience preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Skills in respiratory care, care of ventilated patients, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition/management, and triage preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Recover and monitor post-anesthesia patients in a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital
- Must reside within a 60-mile radius of the facility, with non-local candidates prioritized
- Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis at a reduced rate
- Previous perm or PRN staff must be separated from the health system for 1 year before returning as a traveler
- All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration, with approvals based on department needs
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November, peak August-September)
- Pre-start modules required, averaging 4 hours to complete
American Traveler Job ID #P-778193. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.