Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Bestica
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,079/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date05/11/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,079/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $756/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,323/week

Benefits

  • Referral bonus

Description

3273218

 

✨ Job Highlights

  • Schedule: 4x10s Days (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
  • Patient Ratio: 1:2
  • First-Time Travelers Accepted ✅
  • No Floating Required 🙌
  • Free Parking 🚗 

**Locals candidates with a permanent address within 60 miles from the facility will be considered at lower pay rate.**

 

💼 Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced PACU RN to join a fast-paced recovery unit at a leading acute care hospital. You’ll care for patients post-anesthesia, ensuring safe recovery and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

 

📋 Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia (Phase I PACU)
  • Manage airway, pain control, and vital signs
  • Administer medications including emergency drugs and IV therapies
  • Provide discharge education and post-op care instructions
  • Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams
  • Document in Epic EMR 

 

📅 Call & Schedule Details

  • 4 shifts/week (10 hours each)
  • 1 late shift per week required (stay until last case is recovered)
  • On-call:
    • 1 night/week
    • 1 weekend every 6 weeks 

 

✅ Requirements

  • 2+ years of PACU or relevant acute care experience
  • Active SC or Compact RN License
  • Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS 
  • Epic experience required 

     

⭐ Preferred

  • Critical care background
  • Experience with ventilated patients & advanced monitoring 

 

🏥 Facility Details

  • 304-bed acute care hospital
  • PACU (Phase I Recovery)
  • Daily census: 20–40 patients
  • Strong interdisciplinary support 

 

📌 Additional Info

  • Flu vaccine required (exemptions allowed)
  • COVID vaccine not required
  • Travelers may assist during hurricane season (June–November) 

 

🚀 Apply Now

If you’re a skilled PACU RN looking for a great travel opportunity in South Carolina, apply today and I’ll help you every step of the way!

 

3273218 **Locals candidates with a permanent address within 60 miles from the facility will be considered at lower pay rate.** ✅ Requirements • 2+ years of PACU or relevant acute care experience • Active SC or Compact RN License • Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS • Epic experience required ________________________________________ ⭐ Preferred • Critical care background • Experience with ventilated patients & advanced monitoring

Employer

Bestica

3.8rating(16 reviews)

6 nurses recommend working with Bestica

5.0rating

Pros

Right on time,on top your game, extremely caring . Promptly available when needed.

Cons

There are no cons!!

Recommends working with Bestica

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We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
  • Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
  • Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
  • Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
  • Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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