PACU Registered Nurse Job in Columbia, SC

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This is a 91-day travel assignment starting December 7, 2026, with a weekly pay of $2,102.40.

Schedule and Staffing

• Work 4x10 day shifts, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• One required late shift per week
• One required call shift per night per week
• One required call weekend every 6 weeks (weekend on-call only)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• No floating between units or sister facilities
• Block scheduling available with manager approval based on unit needs

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• South Carolina or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Epic charting experience required; Critical Care training preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Responsibilities

You will provide Phase I PACU care to patients across all age groups, including adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. You will support patients recovering from general surgery, endoscopy, peripheral vascular procedures, cardiac ablations, orthopedics, ENT, and other procedures. Your duties include operating PCA pumps and monitoring patient recovery in the immediate post-anesthesia period.

What We Provide

• Scrubs provided by facility
• Guaranteed hours with facility allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours may be broken down to add up to 1 shift

This position offers the opportunity to work in a structured PACU environment with consistent patient ratios and clear scheduling expectations. Join our team and deliver quality post-operative care to patients in a supportive healthcare setting.