PACU Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Bestica
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,079/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$756/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,323/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
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✨ 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!
Employer
Bestica
6 nurses recommend working with Bestica
Pros
Right on time,on top your game, extremely caring . Promptly available when needed.
Cons
There are no cons!!
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About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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