PACU Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

PACU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Call Requirements:

  • 1 call night per week (late shift until last OR case recovered, with call-back pay starting at 6 PM)
  • 1 call weekend every 6 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Floating: No floating between units or sister facilities required
• Weekend Work: Only required for call

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), with PACU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation and Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approximately 2 hours) prior to start is mandatory; failure to complete will result in being sent home
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform modules must be completed before orientation
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge issuance
• Completion of facility confidentiality, security, contractor forms, and job description prior to start
• Respirator medical clearance required annually (RespSafety virtual questionnaire)
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up for positive results
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titers or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31) with documentation uploaded by December 5 deadline
  • COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Background and Verification Requirements

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace
  • County, state, national criminal, sex offender, and FACIS 3 searches
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Proof of 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment

Additional Information

• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility provides scrub color and parking passes (no parking fee)
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require assignment to emergency response teams; avoid confirming new or extended assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called-off hours can be combined to equal one shift

This position is suitable for first-time travel nurses. Prior travel experience is not required.