Medical University of South Carolina·Charleston, South Carolina
Provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients of all ages and disease processes in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes for ambulatory, inpatient, and ICU patients.
Job Description: Summary
PACU in Main Hospital is a 20-bed unit with 24/7/365 operation care for patients of all ages and all disease process.
Most surgeries include but not limited to Ortho, Transplant, Neuro, Spine, ENT, GYN, Trauma, Urology, and multiple other specialties.
The unit provides care for both ambulatory surgery patients as well as inpatients.
The unit also accommodates ICU patients as well as ICU crash patients and med-surg patients waiting for beds after surgery.
Often these units only hire nurses with 2 years of critical care or level 1 ED experience, but willing to train enthusiastic and motivated med-surg and new graduate nurses.
BLS, ACLS and PALS required before end of orientation.
CC000582 CHS - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) (Main)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
The application deadline to apply for this unit is August 5, 2026.
Hours Per Week: 36
3-12 hour shifts. Shifts vary based on the needs of the department.
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) assists at the advanced beginner level in providing individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients and families utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process; interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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