PACU Registered Nurse
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Mary Black Health System - Spartanburg

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Unit: Pre-Op / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (5:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with alternating days off
• Call: After-hours and weekend call required
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Demonstrated PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year

Experience & Travel Requirements

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• No prior travel experience required
• Must be located at least 75 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Education Verification:

  • Verification of highest nursing education (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree)
  • Diploma or transcript required
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • TB questionnaire within 3 months of start, updated annually (facility-specific form required)
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Varicella
    • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 and 2 required or declination form)
  • Drug screening within 90 days of start (10-panel plus Oxycodone and Marijuana)
  • Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year if respirator use is required
• References:

  • Two references within 3 years of start (Qualivis requirement)
• Employment Application: Required

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Facility-specific orientation and documentation will be provided prior to start
• Photo for badge required (headshot on plain background)
• Facility-specific on-call policy form required for certain units (check if applicable)

Additional Notes

• All requested Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included with initial submission; late requests will not be considered
• Candidates must pass all required exams by the second attempt
• Candidates will be allowed to test out of Epic system training if eligible

This position offers a structured 4x10 hour day shift schedule in a Pre-Op/PACU setting with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses. Compliance with all licensing, certification, health, and background requirements is mandatory prior to start.