Travel PACU RN - $1,774 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location

Charleston, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:30 PM – 8:00 AM) | Friday – Sunday | Holidays may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care in a high-acuity PACU environment with a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from surgical procedures, including vascular and cardiac cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and timely patient transitions through the post-operative phase
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• Float to other PACU units within the facility as needed to meet operational demands
• Participate in emergency response team assignments as required, including during hurricane season (June–November)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PACU or Critical Care nursing experience required
• Active South Carolina RN license or Multi-State (Compact) RN license required — candidates with a pending SC license may be considered with proof of application; clearance to start will not occur until the SC license is active
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• 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 experience preferred
• Experience recovering vascular and cardiac surgery patients preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, and Magnet-designated hospital — a prestigious environment for advancing clinical expertise
• Consistent weekend night schedule offering a predictable routine within a high-acuity, team-oriented setting

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #804527. 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: Registered Nurse - ICU

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