Registered Nurse I (Fall 2026 New Grad Blitz) - Main PACU
About The Position
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Main Hospital is a 20-bed unit operating 24/7/365, providing care for patients of all ages and across all disease processes. The unit handles a wide range of surgeries including Ortho, Transplant, Neuro, Spine, ENT, GYN, Trauma, Urology, and many other specialties. Care is provided to both ambulatory surgery patients and inpatients. The unit also accommodates ICU patients, ICU crash patients, and med-surg patients awaiting beds post-surgery. While these units typically require nurses with 2 years of critical care or Level 1 ED experience, they are willing to train enthusiastic and motivated med-surg and new graduate nurses. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required before the end of orientation.
Requirements
- 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.
- BLS, ACLS and PALS required before end of orientation.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
