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

Registered Nurse - PACU

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

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, days (Monday to Friday) with alternating days off
• Hours:

  • Pre-Op: 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Recovery: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Call Requirements: After-hours or weekend cases
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Local candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles radius
• Pending license: Accepted if obtained prior to start

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required, RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA required
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for some units)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - includes arrhythmia and drug calculation tests
• State RN License - Primary Source Verification required
• NURSYS Verification (for RNs)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• STABLE certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Ability to work 4 consecutive 10-hour day shifts with call requirements
• Must meet all health and background check requirements prior to start

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (seasonal requirement)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 and 2 required or declination form)
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (10 panel + Oxycodone + Marijuana)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance if respirator use is required (annual)
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, education verification, and other compliance checks

Additional Requirements

• Must submit all requested documents (I9, government-issued photo ID, Social Security card if applicable, E-Verify proof)
• Pass all required competency exams and skills checklists annually
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgements required prior to start
• References and employment application required

Notes

• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no changes accepted afterward
• Candidates must carry photo ID during working hours
• Candidates must pass all required exams by the second attempt

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of PACU or Pre-Op experience who are open to travel assignments and meet the outlined certification and health requirements.