PACU Registered Nurse
Orangeburg, SC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, days; alternating weekdays with varying start times between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
• On-Call: Yes

  • Weekend call once every 4 weekends (24-hour call on Saturday and Sunday)
  • Must take call one night per week from 7 PM to 7 AM
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
• Floating: No floating required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting
• Total staffed beds: 286
• Electronic Health Record system: Epic
• Scrub color provided
• Free parking available
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and documentation)
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or equivalent documentation
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • National and state criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • Federal exclusions lists (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts as placeholder if needed)
• Primary source license verification (active, unencumbered)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Competency exam relevant to unit
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
• Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2-6 hours)
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)
• First Day Instructions and OurDay platform modules must be completed before orientation
• Upload vaccination records (COVID and flu) into facility system

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift
• Block scheduling requests require manager approval and depend on unit needs
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with solid Med-Surg background and prior travel contract experience, seeking a 13-week travel assignment in an acute care hospital environment with structured shifts and on-call responsibilities.