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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Charleston, SC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:30 PM – 8:00 AM) | Monday – Friday | No Major Holidays | No Weekends | No On-Call Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care for a diverse adult inpatient and outpatient surgical population across primary and secondary recovery bays
• Collaborate closely with holding unit staff, operating room teams, surgical providers, and anesthesia partners to deliver safe and exceptional patient care
• Monitor and assess patients in the post-operative period, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition
• Coordinate with surgical observation and main PACU teams for patients requiring admission or extended recovery
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families throughout the recovery process
• Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs as required

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or valid Multi-State/Compact RN license in hand at time of start
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PACU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Must be available Monday through Friday nights with no major holiday conflicts

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a Magnet-designated or Joint Commission accredited facility
• Familiarity with both primary and secondary PACU recovery environments
• Experience coordinating care with surgical observation units and multidisciplinary OR teams

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured, Monday–Friday night schedule with no weekends and no on-call requirements in a Magnet-designated, Joint Commission accredited facility
• Join a collaborative, high-quality surgical care team in a well-established PACU unit serving a diverse adult patient population